Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017
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Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act of 1994 to: (1) consider procedural protections or provisions under such Act concerning employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services to be a right or benefit subject to the protection of such Act, and (2) make any agreement to arbitrate a claim under such provisions unenforceable unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration. Consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of such provisions as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.
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2019 · first_quarter · Torts
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to background on and potential reforms to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation
Client expense: $5,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions, and additional variations of the bill including: H.R. 7328 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018) and H.R. 6378 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018). H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. H.R. 6903 (Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018); amends current law to ensure the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. H.R. 919 (Blitz Gas Can bill). H.R. 3850 (Made in America Act of 2017); directs the FTC to establish labels that may be used as a voluntary means of indicating to consumers the extent to which products are of US origin; more specifically about the FTC enforcement authority. General issues pertaining to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and talc generally. General lobbying with regard to nursing home arbitration. General lobbying with regard to issues relating to PFOA.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018); amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes. S. 6417 (AG and Legal Workforce Act); a bill to create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes. S. 3615 (Restoring Justice for Workers Act); a bill that prohibits forced arbitration in employment disputes, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
HR 4571, FAIR Heroes Act, Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill; HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - Entire Bill; HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvemement Act, Directs the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely - Entire Bill; HR 2222, HOMES Act, Incentivize grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans - Entire Bill; HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act, Teach veterans to train service dogs - Entire Bill; HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act, Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entire Bill; HR 2850, Military Patron Protection Act, Include stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform - Entire Bill; HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes., Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill; HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation., Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill; HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act, Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill; HR 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, Increases penalty for those who engage in schemes to defraud veterans of federal benefits; HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act, Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill; HR 846, To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes., Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill; HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act, Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans - Entire Bill; HR 92, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017, Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill; HR 4345, Veterans Treatment Court Coordination Act, Gives grants to states with veterans treatment courts - Entire Bill; HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act, Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill; HR 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, Require credit rating agencies to strike debts from veterans credit reports if they were incurred from care authorized by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Entire Bill; HR 3642, Military SAVE Act, Pilot program to allow victims of military sexual trauma to elect to receive private health care - Entire Bill; HR 4016, Restore Veterans Compensation Act, Eliminate the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who are subsequently awarded disability compensation - Entire Bill; HR 4099, To amend title 38, USC, to ensure that children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of the amounts of certain per diem grants, Ensure children of homeless veterans are included when calculating per diem grants - Entire Bill; HR 4328, Honoring World War I Memorials Act, Gives grants to repair World War I Memorials - Entire Bill; HR 4369, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act, Codifies the veterans individual unemployability benefit - Entire Bill; HR 4345, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act, Establish grants and training for veterans treatment courts; HR 4508, PROSPER Act, Oppose provisions that would roll back consumer protections for student veterans and servicemembers; HR 5199, The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act, Oppose diversion of funding from Impact Aid in order to provide a voucher for military families living in selected school districts; HR 6734, Full Military Honors Act, Provide full military honors to all Medal of Honor recipients and former POWs, regardless of rank - Entire bill; S 765 , Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act, Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill; HR 5747, SOF Tax Cut Act, Extend the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion to servicemembers who are deployed on counter terrorism missions - Entire bill; HR 6161, To amend title 38, United States Code, to waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for loans guaranteed under the home loan program of Department of Veterans Affairs, Waive VA Home Loan funding fee for active duty Purple Heart recipients-Entire bill; Letter to Committee Chairmen, , Investigate fraudulent websites posing as military websites; Letter to Agency Heads, , Fully fund the MISSION Act; HR 27 , Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act, Retain a copy of all reprimands of VA employees; S 1550, Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act, Improves VA authority to hire and retain Doctors; S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017, Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill; S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act, Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans - Entire Bill; S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017, Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill; S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017, Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill; S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act, Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy - Entire Bill; S 646, Justice for Servicemembers Act, Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entir Bill; S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act, Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill; S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act, Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill; S 1990, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvemement Act, Improves compensation to veterans survivors-Entire Bill; S 2117, FAIR Heroes Act, Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill; S 2386, Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act, Prevents veterans assigned a fiduciary from being placed on the do not sell list-Entire Bill; S 2379, Military Spouse Employment Act , Provide child care for working military spouses-Entire Bill; S 3334, Military Lending Improvement Act, Improves consumer financial protections for servicemembers - Entire bill; S 3298, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Extension Act, Allow Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to continue collecting donations for an additional four years - Entire bill; S 1461, The HEARTS Act, Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire bill; S 3620, ChiropracticHealthParityfor Military Beneficiaries Act, Allow TRICARE to cover chiropractic care for military retirees - Entire bill; Letter to Commissioners, , Purple Heart recipients must remain eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery; VA National eligibility standards for the veterans caregiver program; Fraudulent websites posing as military websites.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1133, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1206, the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1506, the VA Health Care Provider Education Debt Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1848, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2322, Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2409 H.R. 2601, the Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2683, the Protecting Veterans Credit Act H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 2787, the VET MD Act H.R. 3023 H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3197, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 H.R. 3642, the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 H.R. 3696, the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act H.R. 3705, the Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 H.R. 3832, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 3940, the Veterans Education Disabled Assistance Act H.R. 4099 H.R. 4242, the VA Care in the Community Act H.R. 4243 H.R. 4334, the Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act of 2017 H.R. 4369, the, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans of America H.R. 4451, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 4635, the Peer-2-Peer Act H.R. 4830, the SIT-REP Act H.R. 4835, the Job TOOLS for Veterans Act H.R. 5044, the Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act H.R. 5177, the Encouraging Veterans Employment Act H.R. 5413, the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2018 H.R. 5418, the Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act H.R. 5467, the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5452, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2018 H.R. 5520, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 H.R. 5521, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act H.R. 5538 H.R. 5644, the VET OPP Act H.R. 5649, the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William Bill Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5671/S. 3181, the Burn Pits Accountability Act H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 H.R. 5693, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act H.R. 5864, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act H.R. 5938, the Veterans Serving Veterans Act of 2018 H.R. 5974, the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act H.R. 6066 H.R. 6419, the Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018 H.R. 6734, the Full Military Honors Act of 2018 H.R. 6869, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act H.R. 6993 H.R. 7138, the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act The Veteran Coordinated Access & Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act House Draft Bill, the VA Energy Procurement and Environmental Assets House Draft Bill Regarding State Homes and Other Purposes House Draft Legislation Regarding the Veterans Crisis Line House Draft Bill Regarding Caregiver Expansion House Draft Bill Regarding HUD/VASH eligibility to include veterans with other than honorable discharges. House Draft Bill Regarding Access to Same Day Mental Health Services House Draft Bill, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act House Draft Bill on improving access to housing adaptations through VA for veterans with ALS. The Honoring Yesterdays Heroes Act S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 514, the No Hero Left Untreated Act S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1111, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1550, the Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 S. 1596, the BRAVE Act of 2017 S. 1952, the VA Financial Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1990, the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2107, the VA Provider Accountability Act S. 2131, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act S. 2193, the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act S. 2372, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 S. 2402 S. 2485, the Medal of Honor Surviving Spouses Recognition Act of 2018 S. 2679, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 S. 2748, the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act S. 3184 S. 3269, the Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2018 S. 3302, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act S. 3313, the Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2018 S. 3355, the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2018 S. 3507 S. 3528, the Care for Veterans Act of 2018 S. 3529, the VET PFAS Act S. 3620, the Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act S. 3683, the Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2018 Senate Draft, to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other purposes. Senate Draft Bill, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 Senate protection and advocacy system draft legislation Senate Draft Bill, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to award grants to persons to provide and coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services for veterans transitioning from service in the Armed Forces who are at risk of suicide and for their families, and for other purposes. Senate Draft Bill, the Modernization of Medical Records Access for Veterans Act Senate Draft Bill on improving the Transition Assistance Program The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act Implementation of P.L. 115-55, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 Implementation of P.L. 115-48, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Client expense: $65,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act - SUPPORT H.R. 720 / S. 237 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) - SUPPORT H.R. 725 - Innocent Party Protection Act (formally Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1876 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act - SUPPORT H.R. 732 / H.R. 522 / S. 333 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1033 / S. 378 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - SUPPORT H.R. 469 / S. 119 - Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act (formally called Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 4570 / H.R. 4734 / S. 2203 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1396 / S. 550 - Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act - OPPOSE S. 542 - Safety Over Arbitration Act - OPPOSE H.R. 832 - Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1414 / S. 552 - Justice for Victims of Fraud Act - OPPOSE H.R. 2631 / S. 646 - Justice for Service Members and Veterans Act - OPPOSE S. 647 - Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1374 / S. 537 - Arbitration Fairness Act - OPPOSE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.
2018 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Defense
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · third_quarter · Veterans
SCONRES 12 HR 1900 HR 1875 S 804 HR 1848 S 798 HR 1802 S 784 HR 1783 HR 1797 HR 1790 HR 1799 HR 1771 S 758 HR 1798 HR 1749 HR 1712 S 712 HR 1685 S 700 HR 1690 S 699 HR 1681 HRES 214 HR 1662 HR 1618 HR 1564 HR 1545 HR 1509 HR 1507 HR 1508 HR 1505 HR 1506 HR 1472 HR 1445 S 585 HR 1405 HR 1390 HR 1383 HR 1379 HR 1391 HR 1367 HR 1359 HR 1331 HR 1328 HR 1329 HR 1279 S 473 HR 1251 HR 1254 HR 1259 HR 1216 HR 1206 HR 1212 HR 1152 HR 1104 HR 1162 HR 1168 S 423 S 410 S 422 HR 1131 HR 1133 HR 1112 HR 1063 HR 1066 HR 1064 HR 1100 HR 1032 S 369 HR 1058 HR 1052 HR 1007 HR 1005 HR 996 HR 980 S 336 HCONRES 22 HR 927 HR 925 HR 974 HR 907 HR 906 HR 971 S 324 HR 918 S 315 HR 877 HR 897 HR 888 HR 874 S 319 HR 856 S 283 HR 814 HR 815 HR 809 HR 758 S 242 HR 703 HR 632 HR 645 S 233 HR 611 HR 609 S 152 HR 578 HR 512 HR 467 S 114 HR 476 S 111 S 113 S 115 HRES 46 S 112 HR 457 HR 411 S 86 HR 388 HR 418 S 75 HR 369 HR 333 HR 334 HR 337 S 57 HR 303 HR 299 S 35 S 24 HR 245 HR 282 S 23 HR 293 HR 91 HR 42 HR 28 HR 43 HR 107 HR 27 HR 103 HR 67 HR 104 HR 93 HR 154 HR 95 HR 90 HR 92 HR 102 HR 106 HR 101 HR 105 S 12 S 1836 HR 3781 HR 3754 HR 3752 S 1789 HR 3720 S 1775 HR 3705 HR 3696 HR 3680 HR 3666 HR 3657 HR 3656 HR 3642 HR 3634 HR 3640 HR 3605 HR 3562 HR 3558 HR 3557 HR 3561 HR 3492 S 1661 HR 3459 HR 3497 HR 3429 S 1635 S 1619 HR 3368 HR 3372 HR 3370 HCONRES 70 HRES 462 S 1611 HR 3335 S 1596 S 1598 HR 3308 HR 3272 HR 3262 S 1550 HR 3218 S 1566 HR 3195 HR 3194 HR 3197 HRES 436 HR 3185 HR 3177 S 1526 HR 3169 HR 3165 HR 3122 HR 3130 HR 3158 S 1473 SRES 205 HR 3095 S 1467 S 1449 HR 3054 HR 12 HR 3042 HR 3018 HR 3028 S 1424 HRES 391 HR 2920 S 1356 HR 2891 S 1325 HR 2839 S 1319 HR 2837 S 1330 HR 2838 HR 2827 HR 2772 HR 2787 HR 2785 HR 2758 HR 2694 HR 2738 HR 2733 S 1277 HR 2708 HR 2736 HR 2737 HR 2703 HR 2707 S 1279 S 1261 HR 2652 HR 2716 S 1266 HR 2692 HR 2744 HR 2699 HR 2698 HR 2648 HR 2631 HR 2634 HR 2625 S 1218 HR 2601 S 1209 S 1192 S 1198 HR 2555 HR 2549 S 1179 HR 2517 S 1163 S 1153 HR 2506 HR 2478 S 1161 HR 2452 HR 2409 S 1094 S 1111 S 1098 HR 2421 HR 2419 S 1072 HR 2312 S 1024 HR 2322 S 1014 S 1015 HR 2311 HR 2307 HR 2327 HR 2288 HCONRES 52 HR 2257 HR 2251 HR 2225 HR 2210 S 970 HR 2198 HR 2147 S 946 HR 2123 S 925 S 933 HR 2108 HR 2103 HR 2100 HR 2099 S 899 S 903 HR 1972 HR 1993 HR 1989 HR 2006 HRES 258 HR 1998 HR 1994 HR 2037 HR 1977 HR 1943 S 844 HR 1910 HR 1954 HR 1956 S 833 HR 1942 HR 6637 HR 6572 S 3130 HR 6161 HRES 950 HR 6027 HR 5047 HR 4366 HR 4338 HR 4173 HR 5538 HR 5397 S 2622 HR 5301 S 2541 HR 5215 S 2485 HR 5152 HR 5044 HRES 737 HR 4958 HR 4910 HR 4843 S 2304 S 2294 HR 4727 HR 4642 HR 4632 HR 4565 HR 4380 HR 4339 HR 4335 HR 4321 HR 4320 HR 4357 HR 4312 S 2105 S 2038 HR 4146 HR 4149 S 2433 HR 4360 HR 1844 HR 4687 HR 4533 HR 3946 S 3235 HR 4451 S 2768 HR 4835 S 2807 S 1952 S 1936 HR 4016 HR 3874 S 2906 HR 4242 HR 4369 S 2357 HR 6539 HR 6581 HR 5683 HR 6582 HR 5693 HR 5671 HR 5649 HR 4450 HR 5452 HR 4871 S 2884 HR 6151 HR 4362 HR 4059 HR 6101 HR 4716 HR 4783 S 2372 HR 5921 S 2719 HR 6419 HR 6234 HR 4728 HR 5986 S 3241 HR 3832 HR 4457 HR 5314 HR 5864 HR 3819 HRES 809 HR 4132 HR 5246 HR 4243 HR 5966 HR 6398 HR 6066 HR 4106 S 3089 S 1990 HR 4898 HR 6418 S 2288 HR 4113 HR 4245 HR 6285 HR 5830 HR 5674 HR 5095 HR 3933 HR 4099 HR 4653 HRES 613 S 2473 HRES 611 HR 4635 HR 3865 HR 5866 HRES 1025 HR 3940 HR 3949 S 2821 HR 5938 HR 5500 HR 5486 HR 6566 HR 4055 HR 4830 HR 4852 HR 4793 S 2548 S 2565 SRES 551 S 2748 HR 5644 HR 5882 S 2402 S 1871 S 2356 HR 5920 S 1873 HR 5781 HR 4670 HR 4346 HRES 590 S 1881 HR 4328 S 1951
2018 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes. S. 6417 (AG and Legal Workforce Act).
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. H.R. 6903 (Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018); amends current law to ensure the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. H.R. 919 (Blitz Gas Can bill). General issues pertaining to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.
2018 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1133, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1206, the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1506, the VA Health Care Provider Education Debt Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1848, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2322, Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2409 H.R. 2601, the Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2683, the Protecting Veterans Credit Act H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 2787, the VET MD Act H.R. 3023 H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3197, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 H.R. 3642, the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 H.R. 3696, the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act H.R. 3705, the Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 H.R. 3832, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 3940, the Veterans Education Disabled Assistance Act H.R. 4099 H.R. 4242, the VA Care in the Community Act H.R. 4243 H.R. 4334, the Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act of 2017 H.R. 4369, the, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans of America H.R. 4451, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 4635, the Peer-2-Peer Act H.R. 4830, the SIT-REP Act H.R. 4835, the Job TOOLS for Veterans Act H.R. 5044, the Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act H.R. 5177, the Encouraging Veterans Employment Act H.R. 5413, the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2018 H.R. 5418, the Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act H.R. 5467, the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5452, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2018 H.R. 5520, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 H.R. 5521, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act H.R. 5538 H.R. 5644, the VET OPP Act H.R. 5649, the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William Bill Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5671/S. 3181, the Burn Pits Accountability Act H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 H.R. 5693, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act H.R. 5864, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act H.R. 5938, the Veterans Serving Veterans Act of 2018 H.R. 5974, the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act H.R. 6066 H.R. 6419, the Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018 H.R. 6764, the Full Military Honors Act of 2018 H.R. 6869, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act H.R. 6993 The Veteran Coordinated Access & Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act House Draft Bill, the VA Energy Procurement and Environmental Assets House Draft Bill Regarding State Homes and Other Purposes House Draft Legislation Regarding the Veterans Crisis Line House Draft Bill Regarding Caregiver Expansion House Draft Bill Regarding HUD/VASH eligibility to include veterans with other than honorable discharges. House Draft Bill Regarding Access to Same Day Mental Health Services House Draft Bill, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act House Draft Bill on improving access to housing adaptations through VA for veterans with ALS. The Honoring Yesterdays Heroes Act S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 514, the No Hero Left Untreated Act S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1111, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1550, the Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 S. 1596, the BRAVE Act of 2017 S. 1952, the VA Financial Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1990, the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2107, the VA Provider Accountability Act S. 2131, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act S. 2193, the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act S. 2372, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 S. 2402 S. 2485, the Medal of Honor Surviving Spouses Recognition Act of 2018 S. 2679, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 S. 2748, the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act S. 3184 S. 3302, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act S. 3313, the Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2018 S. 3507 S. 3528, the Care for Veterans Act of 2018 S. 3529, the VET PFAS Act Senate Draft, to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other purposes. Senate Draft Bill, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 Senate protection and advocacy system draft legislation Senate Draft Bill, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to award grants to persons to provide and coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services for veterans transitioning from service in the Armed Forces who are at risk of suicide and for their families, and for other purposes. Senate Draft Bill, the Modernization of Medical Records Access for Veterans Act Senate Draft Bill on improving the Transition Assistance Program The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act Implementation of P.L. 115-55, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 Implementation of P.L. 115-48, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
2018 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act - SUPPORT H.R. 720 / S. 237 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) - SUPPORT H.R. 725 - Innocent Party Protection Act (formally Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1876 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act - SUPPORT H.R. 732 / H.R. 522 / S. 333 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1033 / S. 378 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - SUPPORT H.R. 469 / S. 119 - Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act (formally called Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 4570 / H.R. 4734 / S. 2203 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1396 / S. 550 - Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act - OPPOSE S. 542 - Safety Over Arbitration Act - OPPOSE H.R. 832 - Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1414 / S. 552 - Justice for Victims of Fraud Act - OPPOSE H.R. 2631 / S. 646 - Justice for Service Members and Veterans Act - OPPOSE S. 647 - Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1374 / S. 537 - Arbitration Fairness Act - OPPOSE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
Client expense: $5,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
HR 4571, FAIR Heroes Act: Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill HR 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act: Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits - Entire Bill HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act: Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - Entire Bill HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvemement Act: Directs the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely - Entire Bill HR 2222, HOMES Act: Incentivize grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans - Entire Bill HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act: Teach veterans to train service dogs - Entire Bill HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act: Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entire Bill HR 27 , Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act: Retain a copy of all reprimands of VA employees HR 5467, Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act: Gives commissary privleges to all disabled veterans - Entire Bill HR 2850, Military Patron Protection Act: Include stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform - Entire Bill HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.: Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation.: Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act: Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill HR 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act: Increases penalty for those who engage in schemes to defraud veterans of federal benefits HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act: Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill HR 846, To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.: Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act: Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans - Entire Bill HR 92, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017: Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill Presidential Proclamation, : Recognition of August 7, 2018 as National Purple Heart Day S 1550, Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act: Improves VA authority to hire and retain Doctors S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017: Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act: Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans - Entire Bill S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017: Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017: Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act: Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy - Entire Bill S 591, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act: Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits - Entire Bill S 646, Justice for Servicemembers Act: Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entir Bill S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act: Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act: Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill S 765 , Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act: Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill S 946, Veterans Court Improvement Act of 2017: Increase VA funding for Veterans Justice Outreach specialists - Entire Bill S 2193, Caring for Our Veterans Act: Makes improvements the the Veterans Choice Program - Entire Bill HR 4345, Veterans Treatment Court Coordination Act: Gives grants to states with veterans treatment courts - Entire Bill HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act: Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill HR 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act: Require credit rating agencies to strike debts from veterans credit reports if they were incurred from care authorized by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Entire Bill HR 3642, Military SAVE Act: Pilot program to allow victims of military sexual trauma to elect to receive private health care - Entire Bill HR 4016, Restore Veterans Compensation Act: Eliminate the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who are subsequently awarded disability compensation - Entire Bill HR 4099, To amend title 38, USC, to ensure that children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of the amounts of certain per diem grants: Ensure children of homeless veterans are included when calculating per diem grants - Entire Bill HR 4328, Honoring World War I Memorials Act: Gives grants to repair World War I Memorials - Entire Bill HR 4369, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act: Codifies the veterans individual unemployability benefit - Entire Bill S 1990, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvemement Act: Improves compensation to veterans survivors-Entire Bill S 2117, FAIR Heroes Act: Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill HR 4345, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act: Establish grants and training for veterans treatment courts HR 1928, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: Pay timely death gratuity in the case of a government shutdown-Entire Bill S 2386, Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act: Prevents veterans assigned a fiduciary from being placed on the do not sell list-Entire Bill HR 695, Department ofDefenseAppropriationsAct, 2018: Pass the bill, not a continuing resolution S 2184, Veterans Community Care and Access Act : Title 1 only - creates access standards for veterans community care S 2379, Military Spouse Employment Act : Provide child care for working military spouses-Entire Bill HR 4508, PROSPER Act: Oppose provisions that would roll back consumer protections for student veterans and servicemembers S 2372, VA MISSION Act: Makes improvements the the Veterans Choice Program - Entire Bill HR 5199, The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act: Oppose diversion of funding from Impact Aid in order to provide a voucher for military families living in selected school districts HR 5747, SOF Tax Cut Act: Extend the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion to servicemembers who are deployed on counter terrorism missions - Entire bill HR 6161, To amend title 38, United States Code, to waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for loans guaranteed under the home loan program of Department of Veterans Affairs: Waive VA Home Loan funding fee for active duty Purple Heart recipients-Entire bill HR 5515, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Various provisions related to military pay, health care, and personnel issues S Amdt 2411, : Repeal the law requiring a dollar-for-dollar deduction of VA benefits for service-connected deaths from the Department of Defense Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities S Amdt 2622, : Gives commissary privleges to all disabled veterans S Amdt 2910, Complete the MISSION Amdt: Provide sufficient new resources required to implement the provisions of the VA MISSION Act, without triggering sequestration or requiring cuts to other VA programs Letter to Agency Ethics Official, : Do not eliminate regulations prohibiting VA employees from accepting gifts or compensation from for-profit schools Letter to Committee Chairmen, : Eliminate discrepanciesbetween the active duty and reserve components regarding the Joint Travel Regulations and their implementation CFP: Do not curtail access to information regarding public reporting and database of consumer complaints received by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1133, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1206, the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1506, the VA Health Care Provider Education Debt Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1848, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2322, Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2409 H.R. 2601, the Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2683, the Protecting Veterans Credit Act H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 2787, the VET MD Act H.R. 3023 H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3197, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 H.R. 3642, the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 H.R. 3696, the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act H.R. 3705, the Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 H.R. 3832, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 3940, the Veterans Education Disabled Assistance Act H.R. 4099 H.R. 4242, the VA Care in the Community Act H.R. 4243 H.R. 4334, the Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act of 2017 H.R. 4369, the, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans of America H.R. 4451, the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 4635, the Peer-2-Peer Act H.R. 4830, the SIT-REP Act H.R. 4835, the Job TOOLS for Veterans Act H.R. 5044, the Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act H.R. 5177, the Encouraging Veterans Employment Act H.R. 5413, the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2018 H.R. 5467, the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5452, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2018 H.R. 5520, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 H.R. 5521, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act H.R. 5538 H.R. 5644, the VET OPP Act H.R. 5649, the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William Bill Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5671/S. 3181, the Burn Pits Accountability Act H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 H.R. 5693, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act H.R. 5864, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act H.R. 5938, the Veterans Serving Veterans Act of 2018 H.R. 5974, the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act H.R. 6066 The Veteran Coordinated Access & Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act House Draft Bill Regarding State Homes and Other Purposes House Draft Legislation Regarding the Veterans Crisis Line House Draft Bill Regarding Caregiver Expansion Discussion of hospital care and medical services for veterans and dependents stationed at military installations who were exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. House Draft Bill Regarding Access to Same Day Mental Health Services House Draft Bill Regarding the Provision of a Supplemental Benefit to Widows of Veterans Who Die Due to ALS House Draft Bill, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act House Draft Bill, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act The Honoring Yesterdays Heroes Act S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1111, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1519, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 1550, the Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 S. 2107, the VA Provider Accountability Act S. 2131, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act S. 2193, the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act S. 2372, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 S. 2402 S. 2679, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 Senate Draft, to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other purposes. Senate Draft Bill, the PUPPERS Act of 2017 Senate protection and advocacy system draft legislation The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act Implementation of P.L. 115-55, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
2018 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act - SUPPORT H.R. 720 / S. 237 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) - SUPPORT H.R. 725 - Innocent Party Protection Act (formally Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1876 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act - SUPPORT H.R. 732 / H.R. 522 / S. 333 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1033 / S. 378 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - SUPPORT H.R. 469 / S. 119 - Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act (formally called Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 4570 / H.R. 4734 / S. 2203 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1396 / S. 550 - Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act - OPPOSE S. 542 - Safety Over Arbitration Act - OPPOSE H.R. 832 - Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1414 / S. 552 - Justice for Victims of Fraud Act - OPPOSE H.R. 2631 / S. 646 - Justice for Service Members and Veterans Act - OPPOSE S. 647 - Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1374 / S. 537 - Arbitration Fairness Act - OPPOSE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.
Client expense: $1,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
Client expense: $7,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
HR 4571, FAIR Heroes Act - Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill HR 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits - Entire Bill HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act - Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - Entire Bill HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvemement Act - Directs the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely - Entire Bill HR 2222, HOMES Act - Incentivize grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans - Entire Bill HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Teach veterans to train service dogs - Entire Bill HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entire Bill HR 27 , Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act - Retain a copy of all reprimands of VA employees HR 5467, Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act - Gives commissary privleges to all disabled veterans - Entire Bill HR 2850, Military Patron Protection Act - Include stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform - Entire Bill HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation. - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill HR 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act - Increases penalty for those who engage in schemes to defraud veterans of federal benefits HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill HR 846, To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes. - Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act - Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans - Entire Bill HR 92, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill Presidential Proclamation, - Recognition of August 7, 2018 as National Purple Heart Day S 1550, Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act - Improves VA authority to hire and retain Doctors S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017 - Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors - Entire Bill S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act - Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans - Entire Bill S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans - Entire Bill S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26 - Entire Bill S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy - Entire Bill S 591, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits - Entire Bill S 646, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entir Bill S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay - Entire Bill S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill S 765 , Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals - Entire Bill S 946, Veterans Court Improvement Act of 2017 - Increase VA funding for Veterans Justice Outreach specialists - Entire Bill S 2193, Caring for Our Veterans Act - Makes improvements the the Veterans Choice Program - Entire Bill HR 4345, Veterans Treatment Court Coordination Act - Gives grants to states with veterans treatment courts - Entire Bill HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders - Entire Bill HR 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act - Require credit rating agencies to strike debts from veterans credit reports if they were incurred from care authorized by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Entire Bill HR 3642, Military SAVE Act - Pilot program to allow victims of military sexual trauma to elect to receive private health care - Entire Bill HR 4016, Restore Veterans Compensation Act - Eliminate the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who are subsequently awarded disability compensation - Entire Bill HR 4099, To amend title 38, USC, to ensure that children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of the amounts of certain per diem grants - Ensure children of homeless veterans are included when calculating per diem grants - Entire Bill HR 4328, Honoring World War I Memorials Act - Gives grants to repair World War I Memorials - Entire Bill HR 4369, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act - Codifies the veterans individual unemployability benefit - Entire Bill S 1990, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvemement Act - Improves compensation to veterans survivors-Entire Bill S 2117, FAIR Heroes Act - Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE-Entire Bill HR 4345, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act - Establish grants and training for veterans treatment courts HR 1928, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act - Pay timely death gratuity in the case of a government shutdown-Entire Bill S 2386, Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act - Prevents veterans assigned a fiduciary from being placed on the do not sell list-Entire Bill HR 695, Department ofDefenseAppropriationsAct, 2018 - Pass the bill, not a continuing resolution S 2184, Veterans Community Care and Access Act - Title 1 only - creates access standards for veterans community care S 2379, Military Spouse Employment Act - Provide child care for working military spouses-Entire Bill HR 4508, PROSPER Act - Oppose provisions that would roll back consumer protections for student veterans and servicemembers Fully Fund the Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma Program; Oppose any roll back of the consumer protections for the GI Bill Oppose the reinstatement recognition of Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Support Fully fund veterans interoperable health record Include veterans community care provisions in omnibus Appropriations Act, HR 1625; Fully fund Gulf War Illness research
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 936, the Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act of 2017 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1133, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1206, the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1506, the VA Health Care Provider Education Debt Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1848, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2322, Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2601, the Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2683, the Protecting Veterans Credit Act H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3642, the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 H.R. 3705, the Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 H.R. 3832, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 4242, the VA Care in the Community Act H.R. 4243 H.R. 4334, the Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act of 2017 H.R. 4369, the, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans of America H.R. 4635, the Peer-2-Peer Act H.R. 5467, the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 The Veteran Coordinated Access & Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act House Draft Bill Regarding State Homes and Other Purposes House Draft Legislation Regarding the Veterans Crisis Line House Draft Bill Regarding Caregiver Expansion Discussion of hospital care and medical services for veterans and dependents stationed at military installations who were exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. House Draft Bill Regarding Medicinal Cannabis The Honoring Yesterdays Heroes Act S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1519, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 1550, the Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 S. 2107, the VA Provider Accountability Act S. 2131, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act S. 2193, the Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act S. 2402 The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act Implementation of P.L. 115-55, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 Senate Draft, to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other purposes. Senate protection and advocacy system draft legislation
2018 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act - SUPPORT H.R. 720 / S. 237 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) - SUPPORT H.R. 725 - Innocent Party Protection Act (formally Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1876 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act - SUPPORT H.R. 732 / H.R. 522 / S. 333 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act - SUPPORT H.R. 1033 / S. 378 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - SUPPORT H.R. 469 / S. 119 - Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act (formally called Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act) - SUPPORT H.R. 4570 / H.R. 4734 / S. 2203 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1396 / S. 550 - Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act - OPPOSE S. 542 - Safety Over Arbitration Act - OPPOSE H.R. 832 - Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1414 / S. 552 - Justice for Victims of Fraud Act - OPPOSE H.R. 2631 / S. 646 - Justice for Service Members and Veterans Act - OPPOSE S. 647 - Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act - OPPOSE H.R. 1374 / S. 537 - Arbitration Fairness Act - OPPOSE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbied in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 537/H.R. 1374),Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act (S. 646) and the Justice for Servicemembers Act (H.R. 2631) Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination (S. 443/ H.R. 2650)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
Client expense: $7,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
HR 1162, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; HR 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act - Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor; HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvemement Act - Directs the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely; HR 2222, HOMES Act - Incentivize grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans; HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Teach veterans to train service dogs; HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims; HR 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act - Require credit rating agencies to strike debts from veterans credit reports if they were incurred from care authorized by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs; HR 27 , Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act - Retain a copy of all reprimands of VA employees; HR 2704, Purple Hear Heroes Act - Gives commissary privleges to all Purple Heart recipients; HR 2810, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - Matters related to compensation, personnel and health care issues; HR 2850, Military Patron Protection Act - Include stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform; HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation. - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 3642, Military SAVE Act - Pilot program to allow victims of military sexual trauma to elect to receive private health care; HR 4016, Restore Veterans Compensation Act - Eliminate the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who are subsequently awarded disability compensation; HR 4099, To amend title 38, USC, to ensure that children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of the amounts of certain per diem grants - Ensure children of homeless veterans are included when calculating per diem grants; HR 4328, Honoring World War I Memorials Act - Gives grants to repair World War I Memorials; HR 4345, Veterans Treatment Court Coordination Act - Gives grants to states with veterans treatment courts; HR 4369, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act - Codifies the veterans individual unemployability benefit; HR 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act - Increases penalty for those who engage in schemes to defraud veterans of federal benefits; HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; HR 846, To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes. - Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; HR 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017 - Would create a public registry of individuals who file claims with asbestos trusts; HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act - Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans; HR 918, Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act - Allows veterans with other than honorable discharges to receive VA mental health care on an urgent basis; HR 92, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; S 1519, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - Matters related to compensation, personnel and health care issues; S 1550, Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act - Improves VA authority to hire and retain Doctors; S 1990, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvemement Act - Improves compensation to veterans survivors; S 2117, FAIR Heroes Act - Waive Medicare late enrollment penalties for disabled veterans eligible for TRICARE; S 2193, Caring for Our Veterans Act - Makes improvements the the Veterans Choice Program; S 315, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act - Authorizes a monument; S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017 - Eliminates the Survivor Benfit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act - Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans; S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; S 591, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; S 646, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims; S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; S 765 , Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; S 946, Veterans Court Improvement Act of 2017 - Increase VA funding for Veterans Justice Outreach specialists; Federal Rule - Do not allow Veterans Affairs employees to receive compensation from for-profit schools; Federal Rule - Do not eliminate grandfather provision of 2017 NDAA for TRICARE beneficiaries; Grant a new building to house the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; Prioritize consumer protections for veterans and servicemembers; Preserve Public Service Loan Forgiveness; Make the Work Opportunity Tax Credit permanent; Pass a full defense budget, not a continuing resolution; Fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs; Extend Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; Recognition of August 7, 2018 as National Purple Heart Day; Establish one unified health record keeping system for use by both VA and DOD;
2017 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 936, the Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act of 2017 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1133, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2601, the Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3642, the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 H.R. 4242 H.R. 4369, the, Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans of America H.R. 4635, the Peer-2-Peer Act The Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 The Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 The Veteran Coordinated Access & Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act House Draft Bill Regarding State Homes and Other Purposes House Draft Legislation Regarding the Veterans Crisis Line The Honoring Yesterdays Heroes Act S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1519, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 2107, the VA Provider Accountability Act S. 2131, VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act The Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act Senate Draft, to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other purposes. Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 Senate P&A draft legislation
2017 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues.
2017 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations.
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
Client expense: $4,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
CFPB Rule - Support Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule to protect service members from forced arbitration; CFPB Rule - do not curtail the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Dept. of Defense Budget: Eliminate sequestration for the military; Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Budget: Oppose elimination of Individual Un-employability benefits and rounding down of cost of living allowance; H.Res. 335, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day to recognize August 7, 2017 as National Purple Heart Day; HR 1112, Shauna Hill Post 9/11 Education Benefits Transferability Act to allow veterans to transfer education benefits to a different dependent if the first dependent dies; HR 1162, No Hero Left Untreated Act, to provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; HR 1216, Protecting Veterans from schools closures Act - Reimburse GI Bill when schools close; HR 1379, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart - Grants full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to all Purple Heart recipients; HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; HR 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act - Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor; HR 2052, PRIVATE Act - Protect troops against sharing of intimate media; HR 2103, Yellow Ribbon Expansion Act - Grant Yellow Ribbon program to Fry Scholarship recipients; HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely; HR 2222, HOMES Act - Incentive grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans; HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Teach veterans to train service dogs; HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims; HR 27, Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act - Retain a copy of all reprimands of VA employees; HR 2704, Purple Heart Heroes Act - Gives commissary privileges to all Purple Heart recipients; HR 2810, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - Matters related to compensation, personnel and health care issues; HR 2850, Military Patron Protection Act - Include stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform; HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation; Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 3218, Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance ActVarious improvements to the GI Bill HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination ActAuthorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans ActIncreases penalty for those who engage in schemes to defraud veterans of federal benefits HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation ActProhibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; HR 846, To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes - Eliminates the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; HR 873, Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act - Authorizes a National Monument; Oppose HR 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017 - create a public registry of individuals who file claims with asbestos trusts; HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act - Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans; HR 918, Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare ActAllows veterans with other than honorable discharges to receive VA mental health care on an urgent basis; HR 92, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; Medical Care at Fort Bliss to investigate allegations of poor medical care at Fort Bliss; Presidential Proclamation in Recognition of August 7, 2017 as National Purple Heart Day; Oppose repealing Dept. of Education Gainful Employment regulations, strengthen regulations to protect student veterans; S 114, VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 - Funds Veterans Choice Program, authorizes leases and improves VA hiring authority; S 1519, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - Matters related to compensation, personnel and health care issues; S 1550, Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act -Improves VA authority to hire and retain Doctors; S 1598, Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act-Various improvements to the GI Bill; S 315, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act; S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017 - Eliminates the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act - Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans; S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; S 591, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; S 646, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims; S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; S 765, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; S 798, Yellow Ribbon Expansion Act - Grant Yellow Ribbon program to Fry Scholarship recipients; S 882, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes - Grants full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to all Purple Heart recipients; S 926, Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act - Authorizes a National Monument; S 946, Veterans Court Improvement Act of 2017 - Increase VA funding for Veterans Justice Outreach specialists; S.Res. 241, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day - Recognition of August 7, 2017 as National Purple Heart Day; VA/DOD health records: Establish one unified health record keeping system for use by both VA and DOD;
2017 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 93 H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 936, the Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act of 2017 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1063, the Veteran Prescription Continuity Act H.R. 1066, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act H.R. 1721 H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1900, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act H.R. 1943, the Restoring Maximum Mobility to Our Nations Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 1972, the VA Billing Accountability Act H.R. 2147/ S. 946, the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2225, the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act H.R. 2327, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2772, the SEA Act H.R. 3122, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 3656 H.R. 3657 The Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 The Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 115, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 426, the Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistance Employment and Education Act of 2017 S. 473 S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 683, the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 833, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 1153, the Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2017 S. 1209 S. 1261, the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act S. 1279, the Veterans Health Administration Reform Act S. 1325, the Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017 S. 1519, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act The Veterans Choice Act The Improving Veterans Access to Community Care Act The Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017 Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act
2017 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbied against the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 (H.R. 985)-- a bill to dramatically limit or eliminate class action litigation; Lobbied against the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 (H.R. 720)-- a bill to eliminate judicial discretion with respect to Rule 11 Sanctions under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Lobbied in support of the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 537), Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act (MATA S. 647), Justice For Servicemembers Act (S. 646/H.R.2631) and The Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (S. 550)-- both of which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 819/H.R. 1869)relating to equal pay for women and Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination (S. 443/ H.R. 2650)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
Client expense: $3,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Veterans
VA/DOD health records - Establish one unified health record keeping system for use by both VA and DOD; HR 1112, Shauna Hill Post 9/11 Education Benefits Transferability Act - Allows a veterans to transfer education benefits to a different dependent if the first dependent dies; HR 1310, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2017; HR 2052, PRIVATE Act - Protect troops against sharing of intimate media HR 1384, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; HR 1683, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act - Authorizes the minting of a commemorative coin for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor; HR 2850, Military Patron Protection ActInclude stakeholder engagement in military commissary reform; HR 299, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; HR 303, To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination ActAuthorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; HR 544, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act -Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; HR 846To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes - Eliminates the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; HR 873Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act - Authorizes a National Monument; Oppose HR 906, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017 - Would create a public registry of individuals who file claims with asbestos trusts; HR 907, Newborn Care Improvement Act Increases the amount of time VA may provide maternity care to women veterans; HR 918Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act -Allows veterans with other than honorable discharges to receive VA mental health care on an urgent basis; HR 92CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2017 - Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; HR 1472, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; HR 2198, Veterans Crisis Line Improvement ActDirects the Secretary to ensure all calls are answered timely; HR 2222, HOMES Act - Incentivize grantees for to rehouse homeless veterans; HR 2225, Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Teach veterans to train service dogs; HR 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act - Eliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims; HR 2704, Purple Hear Heroes Act - Gives commissary privileges to all Purple Heart recipients; HR 1379, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart - Grants full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to all Purple Heart recipients; H.Res. 335, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day - Recognition of August 7, 2017 as National Purple Heart Day; HR 1216, Protecting Veterans from schools closures ActReimburse GI Bill when schools close; S 1094, VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act - Improve the secretary's authority to fire employees and protect whistleblowers; HR 1162, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; HR 2810, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - personnel, compensation and health care issues; HR 2103, Yellow Ribbon Expansion Act -Grant Yellow Ribbon program to Fry Scholarship recipients; Work Opportunity Tax Credit - Make permanent; Consumer Protection - Make no law that would curtail the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office of Servicemembers Affairs; Dept. of Defense Budget - Eliminate sequestration for the military; Dept. of Veterans Affairs Budget - Fund the Veterans Choice Program with emergency appropriations if necessary; Military Health Care - Allow military retirees who qualify for both Medicare and TRICARE to choose which program is best for them; Dept. of Defense Budget - Oppose higher TRICARE fees for working age retirees; Veterans Education - Urge Dept. of Education to implement borrower defense regulations for veterans. Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Budget - Oppose elimination of Individual Unemployment benefits and rounding down of cost of living allowance; S 315, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act - Authorizes a monument; S 339, Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017 - Eliminates the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset for veterans' widows and survivors; S 369, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act - Gives preference to federal contractors who employ veterans; S 422, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 - Extends Agent Orange benefits to Blue Water Navy veterans; S 423, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017Allows veterans' children to remain on CHAMPVA until age 26; S 514, No Hero Left Untreated Act - Provide veterans with magnetic EEG therapy; S 66, Retired Pay Restoration Act - Authorizes concurrent receipt of VA disability benefits and DOD retired pay; S 667, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act - Gives full active duty benefits to Guard and Reserves deployed under 12304a and 12304b orders; S 765, Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act - Prohibits the sale of military-issued Purple Heart medals; S 946,Veterans Court Improvement Act of 2017 - Increase VA funding for Veterans Justice Outreach specialists; S 926,Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act - Authorizes a National Monument; S 1519,National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018 - Testimony related to personnel, compensation and health care issues S 798,Yellow Ribbon Expansion Act - Grant Yellow Ribbon program to Fry Scholarship recipients; S 591,Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Expand veterans and military caregiver benefits; S 646,Justice for Servicemembers ActEliminates forced arbitration in USERRA claims - Entire Bill S 882,A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes - Grants full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to all Purple Heart recipients; Presidential Proclamation - Recognition of August 7, 2017 as National Purple Heart Day; Surgeon General Appointment - Appoint the next Surgeon General from within the ranks of the US Public Health Service.
2017 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. Lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims.
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 91, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act H.R. 95, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act H.R. 105, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2017 H.R. 282, the Military Residency Choice Act H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017 H.R. 369 H.R. 457 H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 611/ S. 152, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act H.R. 907, the Newborn Improvement Act H.R. 918, the Veterans Urgent Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R. 927 H.R. 1005 H.R. 1058, VA Provider Equity Act H.R. 1162, the No Hero Left Untreated Act H.R. 1259/ S. 493, the VA Accountability First Act H.R. 1328, the American Heroes COLA Act of 2017 H.R. 1329 H.R. 1390 H.R. 1472, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 1564 H.R. 1662 H.R. 1690, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act H.R. 1725, the Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 H.R. 1802, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2631, the Justice for Service Members Act of 2017 H.R. 2772, the SEA Act The Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 S. 75 the Arla Harrell Act S. 86 S. 111, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act S. 116 S. 152 S. 410, the Shawna Hill Post-9/11 Education Transferability Act S. 473 S. 591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act S. 712 S. 758, the Janey Ensminger Act of 2017 S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017 S. 784, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 S. 798, the Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act S. 882 S. 899, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Transition Improvement Act S. 1209 S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 S. 1094, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 S. 2210, the Veteran PEER Act Implementation of P.L. 113-146, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act
| Democratic |
| MI |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Tulsi Gabbard | Democratic | HI |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $46,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $53,114 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $68,584 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $96,072 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $82,862 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $82,957 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)