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21st Century Flood Reform Act
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21st Century Flood Reform Act TITLE I--POLICYHOLDER PROTECTIONS AND INFORMATION (Sec. 101) This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through FY2022. (Sec. 102) The bill changes annual minimums and limits on premium increases for specified policies subsidized through NFIP to: (1) increase the minimum from 5% to 5.5% for the second year after enactment, (2) increase the minimum from 5% to 6% for the third year, (3) increase the minimum from 5% to 6.5% for the fourth year and beyond, and (4) decrease the limit on annual premium increases from 18% to 15%. (Sec. 103) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must provide financial assistance through state programs for low income families to purchase NFIP insurance. (Sec. 104) FEMA must publish an annual explanation of flood insurance premiums and hold public meetings. (Sec. 105) FEMA must incorporate in premium rates the differences in coastal and riverine (inland) flood risk. (Sec. 106) FEMA's implementation of monthly premium payment schedules is exempted from rulemaking. FEMA may implement this schedule as a pilot program. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must report on the costs associated with monthly payment of premiums. FEMA must annually report on these costs. (Sec. 107) FEMA must clearly communicate to policyholders their property's full flood risk, the history of flood claims on their property, and the effect of filing further claims. (Sec. 108) FEMA must make data on historical claims, required coverage, and previous damage available to the current owner of the property within 30 days of a request. (Sec. 109) State or local governments must require a seller or lessor to disclose to a purchaser or lessee any previous flood damage or flood insurance claims, and any obligation to purchase flood insurance. This requirement, whether by statute or regulation, must be adopted for the area to qualify for participation in NFIP. (Sec. 110) FEMA may create a community-wide flood insurance pilot program that covers all residential and non-residential properties and satisfies the mandatory purchase requirement. (Federal agencies that oversee mortgage lending must mandate the purchase of flood insurance for properties located in special flood hazard areas.) (Sec. 111) FEMA must incorporate the replacement cost value of a structure insured under NFIP in its consideration of chargeable premium rates. FEMA must conduct a study regarding risk rating redesign utilizing replacement cost and report the findings to Congress. (Sec. 112) The flood insurance premium for a residential property having four or fewer residences is limited to no more than $10,000 a year, subject to adjustments for future inflation. (Sec. 113) In determining premium rates, FEMA shall offer a rate reduction if policyholders implement specified flood damage mitigation methods. Mitigation techniques that qualify for a rate reduction include methods that can be utilized on a block or neighborhood scale, and the elevation of mechanical systems. (Sec. 114) FEMA shall conduct a study of the feasibility of providing coverage for individual units in cooperative housing projects. (Sec. 115) FEMA is directed to establish a pilot program for "Write Your Own" companies (companies that write and service federal standard flood insurance policies in their own name) to investigate preexisting structural conditions in properties that may result in a denial of a claim in the event of a flood loss under NFIP. (Sec. 116) The bill establishes a Federal Flood Insurance Advisory Committee. (Sec. 117) The bill directs federal lending regulation entities and FEMA to update interagency guidance regarding flood insurance. (Sec. 118) The bill directs the GAO to report on claims adjustment practices under NFIP. (Sec. 119) The bill directs the GAO to report on NFIP coverage of earth movement and subsidence caused by flooding. TITLE II--INCREASING CONSUMER CHOICE THROUGH PRIVATE MARKET DEVELOPMENT (Sec. 201) The bill revises the financial requirements that apply to flood insurance for home loans or loan guarantees by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). Private flood insurance must meet any financial strength requirements set forth by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Private flood insurance may include policies issued by nonadmitted insurers (including surplus lines insurance) as long as the insurer is eligible to provide insurance in the home state of the insured and complies with the laws and regulations of that state. (Currently, private flood insurance must provide coverage at least as broad as coverage provided by NFIP.) FEMA must consider any period during which a property was continuously covered by private flood insurance to be a period of continuous insurance coverage, including for the purposes of NFIP subsidies. Mutual aid societies may sell private flood insurance, subject to state law. The bill defines a mutual aid society as an organization of members who share a common set of ethical or religious beliefs. This coverage satisfies the mandatory purchase requirement. (Sec. 202) The required purchase of flood insurance is limited to residential properties (currently, the requirement applies to all types of property). (Sec. 203) FEMA must allow a Write Your Own company to sell private flood insurance. (Sec. 204) FEMA must provide data related to NFIP risks and premiums, including community-level data, through a publicly available data system. (Sec. 205) If an NFIP policyholder switches to private flood insurance during the NFIP coverage period, FEMA must refund any unused NFIP premium. Properties that have received a claim payment for that period or Increased Cost of Compliance mitigation assistance are not eligible for a refund. (Sec. 206) The GAO must report on the feasibility of reducing flood insurance premiums and eliminating the need for flood insurance coverage by authorizing flood damage savings accounts. (Sec. 207) If determined feasible by the GAO, FEMA must establish a demonstration program for flood damage savings accounts. TITLE III--MAPPING FAIRNESS (Sec. 301) In establishing premium rates, FEMA must use, in part, applicable flood insurance rate maps and other appropriate risk assessment models, data, and tools. (Sec. 302) FEMA denials of requests for updates to flood maps may be appealed. If an appeal is successful, FEMA must refund premiums and the policyholder may be permitted to cancel the policy. (Sec. 303) The bill revises the appeal period for FEMA flood elevation determinations and, if no appeals are filed, makes a determination final. (Sec. 304) This bill amends the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to revise the time period FEMA provides to communities for consultation regarding mapping changes. (Sec. 305) FEMA must consult with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to obtain information relevant to flood insurance mapping. (Sec. 306) The bill revises the duties of the Technical Mapping Advisory Council and FEMA to provide for the development of alternative flood insurance rate maps by states and communities for use in NFIP. TITLE IV--PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH IMPROVED MITIGATION (Sec. 401) The bill revises the NFIP community rating program to require (currently, allows) FEMA to provide premium credits in communities that protect natural and beneficial floodplain functions. (Sec. 402) The bill requires a community that participates in NFIP and has been repeatedly flooded to: (1) assess the continuing risks to community areas repeatedly damaged by floods; and (2) develop and implement a publicly available, community-specific plan for mitigating continuing flood risks to such areas. FEMA must, upon request, provide a community with data to assist in preparation of the required plan. In making decisions with respect to awarding mitigation grants under the Act, FEMA may consider the extent to which a community has complied with these requirements and is working to remedy problems with repeatedly flooded areas. A community that does not comply with these requirements shall be subject to sanctions. (Sec. 403) FEMA must make additional coverage available under its Increased Cost of Compliance program. Currently, the program provides coverage to insure the cost of mitigating future flood damage to an NFIP-insured structure that has been substantially or repetitively damaged by floods. TITLE V--PROGRAM INTEGRITY (Sec. 501) The bill makes FEMA responsible for ensuring NFIP is financially sound. FEMA must commission an annual independent actuarial review of the financial status of NFIP. (Sec. 502) The premium surcharge amount on flood insurance is changed to: (1) increase annual surcharges for all primary residences, (2) reduce annual surcharges for certain non-owner occupied residential properties, and (3) increase annual surcharges for all other non-primary residences. (Sec. 503) FEMA must institute a uniform rate of assessment for all policyholders when increasing premiums. During the phase-in period of the required reserve ratio for the NFIP reserve fund, FEMA must increase the annual assessment by at least one percentage point if the required amount was not collected the previous year. (Sec. 504) This bill revises NFIP classifications of properties incurring multiple flood losses and coverage for properties that have incurred multiple flood losses. For properties with two flood insurance claims, FEMA must raise premiums by at least 10% annually if the premiums do not reflect full risk. For properties with three or more claims, FEMA must raise premiums by at least 15% annually if the premiums do not reflect full risk. Certain multiple loss properties are subject to minimum deductibles. FEMA must undertake efforts to validate the accuracy of claim history data. FEMA must deny coverage to a property owner that does not implement flood mitigation measures if the property is an extreme repetitive loss property (a property with cumulative claims that exceed 150% of the maximum coverage amount). Multiple loss properties are not eligible for subsidized premium rates that apply to properties newly mapped into areas with special flood hazards. FEMA must communicate to policyholders the availability of flood mitigation assistance and the effect on premiums of filing further claims for multiple-loss properties. The bill revises the Flood Mitigation Assistance program, including to make assistance available to additional multiple loss properties. (Sec. 505) This bill eliminates NFIP coverage for properties that prospectively exceed specified lifetime levels of claim payments. (Sec. 506) The allowance paid to Write Your Own companies is limited to 27.9% of the premium rate. FEMA must reduce the costs to companies participating in the Write Your Own program. (Sec. 507) This bill amends the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to increase penalties for violations of the mandatory purchase requirement. (Sec. 508) If a state allows all-perils policies to cover flood damage, property in that state is not subject to NFIP's mandatory purchase requirement. (Sec. 509) The bill raises the maximum loan amount for the small loan exception to NFIP's mandatory purchase requirement from $5,000 to $25,000, adjusted for inflation. A state or local government, or a private lender, may require flood insurance coverage for structures outside a special flood hazard area. (Sec. 510) FEMA must approve claims under NFIP not later than 120 days after a policyholder submits proof of loss. (Sec. 511) FEMA must annually cede a portion of the risk from NFIP to private reinsurance or capital markets. FEMA is also required to establish a probable maximum loss target for the program each fiscal year. (Sec. 512) The GAO must report on options for simplifying NFIP. (Sec. 513) The GAO must report on the mandatory purchase requirement. TITLE VI--ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS (Sec. 601) Fraudulent or false statements in connection with a flood insurance claim under NFIP make a person subject to civil enforcement, penalties, and suspension from the program. The bill directs FEMA to refer evidence of this activity to the Department of Justice. (Sec. 602) FEMA is directed to revise the appeals process for policyholders seeking review of a flood insurance claim denial by their insurer. A decision shall be provided to the policyholder. (Sec. 603) Claims under NFIP must be approved or denied no later than 90 days after the claim is made, with provisions for an extension in extraordinary cases. (Sec. 604) The bill gives FEMA litigation oversight and strategy authority in litigation conducted by Write Your Own companies. (Sec. 605) FEMA may not hire in connection with NFIP any disbarred or suspended attorney. (Sec. 606) FEMA may rely upon technical assistance reports when adjusting claims made under NFIP only if the reports are final and meet professional standards. Technical assistance reports must be made available to policyholders upon request when used in claim determinations. (Sec. 607) Every policy issued under NFIP must include documents describing the type of loss covered, a summary of the costs of the policy, and an explanation of the policy’s parameters. (Sec. 608) FEMA is authorized to credit reserve funds to the National Flood Insurance Fund. (Sec. 609) FEMA is directed to ensure sufficient staff for the Flood Insurance Advocate. (Sec. 610) The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is amended to exempt from maximum hours requirements any employee who: (1) adjusts or evaluates claims resulting from or relating to a major disaster for at least a minimum weekly amount during the two-year period after the disaster; and (2) is employed as an adjuster or evaluator by an employer not engaged in underwriting, selling, or marketing property, casualty, or liability insurance policies or contracts.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR H9209-9226)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 630).(text: CR H9209-9226)
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 629).
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to establish the effective date to take place after the first day that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Inspector General of the Federal Emergency Management Agency have certified that final resolution has been reached on all claims for losses resulting from Hurricane Sandy in 2012 that were covered by flood insurance made available under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Mr. Pascrell moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H9236)
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2019 · first_quarter · Insurance
Flood Insurance reform, reauthorization Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act Community Mapping Act H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 A bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. A bill allowing commercial properties to opt-out of the NFIP mandatory purchase requirement, allowing businesses to more easily purchase private flood coverage. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 Appropriations related to mitigation and mapping H.R. 1666, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 The Nonprofit Property Protection Act Cyber risk insurance issues InsurTech issues Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process improvements and supporting funding for Social Security Administration Issues related to Supplemental Benefits H.R. 6128, HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S.2241 - A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. H.R.4225 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section on TRICARE H.R. 5881 Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act H.R. 1595, SAFE Bank Act H.R.1756, Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2019 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 492 End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2017 H.R. 517 Ensure Fair Prices in Title Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 851 Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2017 H.R. 1422 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 1423 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1558 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 10 Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 H.R. 2868 National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2875 National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act H.R. 2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 3167 H.R. 2157 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019 H.R. 2578 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 S. 563 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1368 Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (SAFE NFIP) 2017
Client expense: $915,902 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Insurance
Flood Insurance reform, reauthorization Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act Community Mapping Act H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 A bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. A bill allowing commercial properties to opt-out of the NFIP mandatory purchase requirement, allowing businesses to more easily purchase private flood coverage. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 Appropriations related to mitigation and mapping H.R. 1666, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 The Nonprofit Property Protection Act Cyber risk insurance issues InsurTech issues Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process improvements and supporting funding for Social Security Administration Issues related to Supplemental Benefits H.R. 6128, HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S.2241 - A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. H.R.4225 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section on TRICARE H.R. 5881 Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act H.R. 1595, SAFE Bank Act H.R.1756, Preventing Credit Score Discrimination in Auto Insurance Act
2019 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 492 End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2017 H.R. 517 Ensure Fair Prices in Title Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 851 Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2017 H.R. 1422 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 1423 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1558 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 10 Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 H.R. 2868 National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2875 National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act H.R. 2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act S. 563 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1368 Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (SAFE NFIP) 2017
Client expense: $678,392 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S.1182 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 NFIP Reauthorization, Reform, Debt Cancellation, and Reinsurance legislation H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act S. 1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2874.
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and closed rule for H.R. 2874. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2810.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 616. (consideration: CR H9209-9238)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 616 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and closed rule for H.R. 2874. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2810.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-304.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 26.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
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| June 12, 2017 |
| June 12, 2017 |
| HRES 616 |
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| HR 7388 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 6402 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 2875 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 2868 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 2565 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 2246 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1558 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1422 | 115th | Related bill |
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act H.R. 4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act H.R. 5973 - the Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 S. 563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1507 - State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2017 S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 2987 - John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Disaster mitigation legislation NFIP Reauthorization, Reform, Debt Cancellation, and Reinsurance legislation S. 3128 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Flood Insurance Reform; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient [SAFE] National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; and S. 1313, Waters of the US; ZIKA Funding and America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Flood Insurance Reform; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient [SAFE] National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; and S. 1313, Waters of the US; ZIKA Funding and America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Flood Insurance Reform; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient [SAFE] National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; and S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017. WRDA; Waters of the US; ZIKA Funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Issues related to flood insurance reauthorization. General insurance issues related to autonomous vehicles. S.563/H.R. 1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. S. 1885 American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act; H.R. 3388 SELF Drive Act. H.R.2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
S. 161 -A bill to improve hurricane forecasting and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S. 153, A bill to ensure reliable observation of hurricanes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 879 - Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1233 - Emergency Flood Response Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1401 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.600 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1423 - To reauthorize and improve the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1183 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1481 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1665 - To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1679 - To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1735 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance regarding implementation of certain buy-outs or the acquisition of property for open space as a flood mitigation measure, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1789 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1691 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1929 - Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2548 - FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2565 - a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2818 - Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1445 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1507 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks, and for other purposes. State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3604 - National Flood Research and Education Center Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3672 - Making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1798 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1823 - Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1853 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3824 - Texas Flood Accountability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3854 - Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3936 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1932 - Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4056 - Disaster Insurance Risk Equality Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4008 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1991 - Wildland Fires Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4148 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2104 - Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2092 - Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4397 - California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1907 - National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4667 - Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4739 - Build America Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4995 - Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4905 - IMAGES Act of 2018 (NFIP) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5200 - Hardest Hit Housing Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2447 - Smart Building Acceleration Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5069 - Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5016 - Revitalize Rural America Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4177 - PREPARE Act of 2017 - To enhance the Federal Governments planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Governments dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes S. 2701 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 5559 - To transfer functions related to the preparation of flood maps from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS S. 2706 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses , ALL PROVISIONS S.2767 - A bill to make improvements to certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs of the Federal Government, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5618 - To exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from the mandatory purchase requirement under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.2880 - A bill to establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters in 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6103 - To establish a national commission on the Federal response to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5973 - Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require a report on risk transfer, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 - Passed House , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6402 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6499 - To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6650 - To reauthorize and amend the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.3265 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency, and for other purposes (Tammy Baldwin) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6826 - To amend the Small Business Act to provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6799 - To authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal Lands, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6944 - To establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7037 - State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018- To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks, and for other purposes (Charlie Crist, D-FL), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7166 - Hurricane Michael Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Michael, and for other purposes (Neal Dunn, R-FL), ALL PROVISIONS S.3679 - A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes (Bob Casey), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7200 - To extend indemnity for wildfires and hurricanes, and for other purposes (Austin Scott, R-GA), ALL PROVISIONS S.3648 - Hurricanes Florence and Michael and California Wildfire Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (Richard Burr, NC), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7024 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2018 - To establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nations resilience to current and future flood risk (Jamie Raskin, D-MD), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7315 - To protect American communities from wildfire, and for other purposes (Bruce Westerman, R-AR), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7242 - Disaster Recovery and Opportunity Act of 2018 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain areas affected by certain Federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (Mark Meadows, R-NC), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7333 - FEMA Modernization Act of 2018- To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7322 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (Garret Graves, R-LA), ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Flood Insurance reform, reauthorization H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 Appropriations related to mitigation and mapping H.R.2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 S.3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 The Nonprofit Property Protection Act Cyber risk insurance issues InsurTech issues Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process improvements and supporting funding for Social Security Administration Issues related to Supplemental Benefits H.R. 6128, HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S.2241 - A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. H.R.4225 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section on TRICARE H.R. 5881 Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
General issues related to credit reporting, technology, data security, and housing. Specific issues included: re-authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, including both in and outside of the Appropriations process (HR 1422, HR 1558, HR 2246, HR 2565, HR 2868, HR 2875, HR 2874, and draft Senate legislation), issues related to reconstruction cost and general extension of the program; proposals on data security, breach notice and breach response, including S 2289 (Warren) "Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2018", and H.R. 6743, the "Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act" (Luetkemeyer), issues related to preemption and functional regulation; and proposals to modernize the IRS IVES system and their impact on the mortgage industry, including the "IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017" (McHenry).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
Client expense: $90,632 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S.563; H.R.2874; S.2155; H.R.5993 - Discussed home mortgage loan modifications, foreclosures, servicing, and refinancing; discussed housing finance reform, FHA lending, and related issues; discussed flood insurance and related issues.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Monitor implementation of P.L. 113-279, the Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014; monitor H.R. 3762, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors; monitor the recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU; monitor H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, and S. 1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; monitor H.R. 3746/S. 2702, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017; monitor H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; monitor H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; monitor H.R. 4460, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance Reauthorization and Reform HR2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 HR195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. HR601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 HR879 - Flood Insurance Integrity Act HR1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. HR1401 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2017 HR1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR1423 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 HR1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 HR2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 HR2565 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. HR2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 HR2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act HR2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 HR__ - FY2018 Homeland Security Appropriations HR__ - FY2018 Interior Appropriations (3DEP Flood Mapping) HR3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 HR4905 - Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevations, and Structures (IMAGES) Act of 2018 HR5559 - Scientific Flood Mapping Act HR5846 - Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act HR6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 HR7187 - National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018 HJRes 123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. S110 - Digital Coast Act HJRes143 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes. S563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S1182 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 S1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S1445 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S3128 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. S3628 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act Wildfires HR1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 HR2862 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act HR2936 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 S1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act Disaster Relief HR302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization and flood maps. Discussions with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding private flood insurance. Discussions with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding private flood insurance. Discussions with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding private flood insurance. Discussions with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding the National Flood Insurance Program. Discussions with the White House regarding renewal and issuance of new NFIP policies during the partial federal government shutdown.
Client expense: $19,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Ginnie Mae, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 5973 - the Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 H.R. 7187 - National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018 H.R. 7388 - "To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes" S. 563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 S.3628 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act S.3703 - NFIP Extension Act of 2018 NFIP Reauthorization, Reform, Debt Cancellation, and Reinsurance legislation S.1182 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
Client expense: $90,632 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
-General interest in covered agreements. -International discussions on appropriate standards for insurers. -Issues related to surety bonds/public-private partnerships. -Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. -International regulatory matters, including statutory disability issues. -Issues related to HR 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administration Act. -Issues related to HR 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act. -Issues related to HR 1422, the Flood and Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. -Issues related to HR 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act. -Issues related to HR 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017. -Issues related to HR 2565, To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. -Issues related to HR 2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017. -Issues related to HR 3388, the SELF Drive Act. -Issues related to S 1885, AV START Act. -Issues related to S 1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act. -Issues related to HR 4537, International Insurance Standards Act. -Issues related to S 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1422; Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; the bill removes barriers for more private company participation in the flood insurance market. H.R. 1558; Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; The bill would require NFIP communities to develop plans and make progress toward mitigating repetitive loss properties. H.R. 2246; Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act; The bill sets standards for communities to develop flood maps and use risk transfer tools. H.R. 2565; To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes; the bill would allow for the use of replacement cost in determining premium rates for the NFIP. H.R. 2868; National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act; the bill establishes a cap on NFIP rates. H.R. 2874; 21st Century Flood Reform Act; the bill would reauthorize the NFIP. H.R. 2875; National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act; the bill would allow homeowners access to mitigate properties before they flood. S. 562; The Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, which would reduce barriers to private flood insurance.
Client expense: $30,218 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Flood Insurance reform, reauthorization H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 Appropriations related to mitigation and mapping H.R.2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 S.3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 S. 3628- legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until May 31, 2019 H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 The Nonprofit Property Protection Act Cyber risk insurance issues InsurTech issues Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process improvements and supporting funding for Social Security Administration Issues related to Supplemental Benefits H.R. 6128, HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S.2241 - A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. H.R.4225 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by clarifying that State Exchanges are prohibited from imposing fees or assessments on issuers of excepted benefits and standalone dental plans not sold through an Exchange. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section on TRICARE H.R. 5881 Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 3285, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes H.R. 2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection and Information Act of 2017 H.R. 2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act House Unnumbered, National Flood Insurance Program Integrity Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1422, Private Flood Insurance Market Development Act of 2017 House Unnumbered, National Flood Insurance Program Mapping Fairness Act of 2017 House Unnumbered, Flood Risk Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1423, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1401, Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2017 H.R. 1929, Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 H.R. 2170, Flood and Agriculture Risk Management Cost Reduction Act of 2017 S.1058, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 3823, Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 2901, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 S. 1798, Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 H.R. 3854, Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 S. 1445, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S.563, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.Res. 616, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.2874) to achieve reforms to improve the financial stability of the National Flood Insurance Program, to enhance the development of more accurate estimates of flood risk through new technology and better maps, to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risks, and to provide for alternative methods to insure against flood peril, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities for the Department of Defense for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes H.R. 3723, To extend the National Flood Insurance Program S. 3128, A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 6402, To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes H.R. 6379, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 S. 2862, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act H.R. 5846, Promoting Flood Risk Mitigation Act S.1507, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2017 H.R. 6157 A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes (Defense/Labor-HHS-ED/CR)
Client expense: $20,562 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
No Bill Number: Issues related to flood insurance H.R. 2874: the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1422: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 563: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act H.R. 4537: International Insurance Standards Act No Bill Number: Issues related to insurance sector regulation No Bill Number: Issues related to the expansion of the Liability Risk Retention Act No Bill Number: Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act No Bill Number: Issues related to travel insurance
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
PL 115-97(F.K.A H.R. 1): AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR RECONCILIATION PURSUANT TO TITLES II AND V OF THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW IMPLEMENTATION OF P.L. NO: 114-1 (114TH CONGRESS, HR. 26): TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM RE-AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW HR. 1422: PRIVATE FLOOD INSURANCE MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2017; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR. 1558: REPEATEDLY FLOODED COMMUNITIES PREPARATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR. 2565: TO REQUIRE THE USE OF REPLACEMENT COST VALUE IN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATES FOR FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR. 2868: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM POLICYHOLDER PROTECTION ACT OF 2017; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR. 2874: 21ST CENTURY FLOOD REFORM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR. 2875: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM ACT OF 2017; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S. 563: FLOOD INSURANCE MARKET PARITY AND MODERNIZATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S. 1313: FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY ACT OF 2017; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S. 1368: SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE, FAIR, AND EFFICIENT (SAFE) NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM RE-AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE WILDFIRE DISASTER FUNDING ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FIRE BORROWING GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE RESILIENT FEDERAL FORESTS ACT OF 2015; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FIRE BORROWING GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RULES FOR COMMERCIAL DRONE USE GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012; TITLE 49 U.S.C.A. 32701-32711; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION (g) GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING LEGISLATION INCENTIVIZING SAFER BUILDING CODES GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION STANDARDS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" PROPOSED RULE ON FIDUCIARY DUTY GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO POST-DISASTER USE OF DRONES BY P&C INSURANCE COMPANIES GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO LEGISLATION ADDRESSING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL STANDARDS FOR INSURERS
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 879, Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2017 H.R. 1401, Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2017 H.R. 1422/S. 563, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 1423, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes H.R. 2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 3746, Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 5059, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act S. 1058, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client expense: $15,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act - issues related to McCarran Ferguson Act H.R. 1422/S.563 - Flood Market Parity and Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 1423 - The National Flood Insurance Programs and Reauthroization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 1558 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities preparation Act (entire) H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act (titles I, VI, VII, X, and XI) H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (entire) H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2565, National Flood Insurance Act (entire) S. 3528, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (entire) H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2875 the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 (entire) S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a state insurance regulator, and for other purposes. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (entire) H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act (entire) H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (entire) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the U.S. - E.U. Insurance Covered Agreement Issues related to international insurance standards Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provisions which may impact insurance regulation Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Systematic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to U.S. Department of Treasury regulations regarding approval and listing of Certified Sureties. (T-List) H.R. 5666, Primary Regulations of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (entire) H.R. 6292, Nonprofit Property Protection Act (entire) H.R. 3353, Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM)-entire S.488, Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (title XIV)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Flood Insurance Reform; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S. 1368, the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient [SAFE] National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1571, the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; and S. 1313, Waters of the US; ZIKA Funding and America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Flood Insurance; Cyber Insurance; Crop Insurance; H.R. 5381, the GRATER Act (Public Sector Risk; S. 1885 AV Start Act (Autonomous Vehicles); H.R. 6292 Nonprofit Property Protection Act (Risk Retention);H.R. 2874-21ST Century Flood Insurance Act; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; H.R. 2 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (crop insurance provisions).
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program--National Flood Insurance Program re:Technology Solutions S.1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S.1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R.2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act S.1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of Public Law No. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically, provisions on risk, insurance oversight (Federal Insurance Office), and potential CFPB activities related to P&C insurance. Discussions on U.S. and global designation of systemically relevant non-bank financial firms. Discussions related to Holocaust era insurance claims payments. Discussions regarding data privacy. General discussions on Insurance Capital Investment. General discussions on Commercial Insurance regulation. General issues related to resilience and mitigation, as related to P&C insurance. Legislation and proposals regarding natural catastrophe related policies. Legislation and proposals regarding the insurability of cyber exposures, including: Repeal and replacement legislation to Dodd-Frank; H.R. 10, Financial CHOICE Act of 2017; H.R. 2350, Small Business Know-Before-You-Bid Construction Transparency Act of 2017; S.770, MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act of 2017. Notification and Protection Act. Data Security Act. General discussions on issues related to Surety Bonds, including: surety provisions in public-private partnerships; Partnership to Build America Act; Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, provisions on construction procurement, specifically issues related to the Miller Act and indexing project amounts needed for surety bond protections; Water Resources Development Act. Legislation and proposals related to the national flood insurance program focused on pre-event mitigation and long term resilience, including: H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. Legislative proposals related to autonomous vehicles, including: H.R. 3388, SELF DRIVE Act; S. 1885, AV START Act. Issues related to Risk Retention Groups. H.R. 3110/S. 1463, Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (P.L. 115-61). H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. H.R. 3762/S. 1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 3746, Business of Insurance Regulatory Act of 2017. H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. H.R. 3808, Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017. H.R. 2105, NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act. H.R. 4668, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2017. S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Military Lending Act, provisions related to the sale GAP and credit insurance to service members. S. 488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018, inclusion of the "International Insurance Standards Act of 2018". S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act. H.R. 6743, Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 11-203), specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and capital standards proposed by the Federal Reserve Board. H.R. 3312/S. 1893: Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666: Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 Issues related to the Federal Insurance Office, including issues related to the Covered Agreement; H.R. 4537: International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360: International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 Issues related to Regulatory reform; S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, and flood insurance reauthorization in general; H.R. 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R.1422/S.563: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S. 1445: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 1423: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2565: To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 S. 1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S.1368: Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1058: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 S.1571: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues related to disaster mitigation; H.R. 4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act H.R. 4460 Disaster Recover Reform Act Issues related to corporate governance including; H.R. 4015 Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017, provisions related to NFIP Reauthorization. H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act, provisions related to NFIP Reauthorization. H.R. 5381, Grater Act of 2018, provisions related to taxpayer protection.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, as follows: H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R.3285/S.1368, Sustainable Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Authorization Act of 2017 S.1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Issues related to the reauthorization and implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program. H.R.1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, all provisions. H.R.1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act, all provisions. H.R.2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017, all provisions. H.R.2565, To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, all provisions. H.R.2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017, all provisions. H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act, all provisions. H.R.2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017, all provisions. H.R. 6379, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018, all provisions. S.563, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, all provisions. S.1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017, all provisions. S.1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017, all provisions. S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018, all provisions. H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018, all provisions. S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Supplemental capital issues, regulatory issues for credit unions and tax exemption status: HR 10, HR 389, HR 1018, HR 1031, HR 1116, HR 1153, HR 1244, HR 1264, HR 1401, HR 1422, HR 1423, HR 1426, HR 1457, HR 1699, HR 1801, HR 1958, HR 1964, HR 2133, HR 2170, HR 2215, HR 2226, HR 2246, HR 2359, HR 2403, HR 2553, HR 2570, HR 2706, HR 2793, HR 2868, HR 2874, HR 2875, HR 2877, HR 2890, HR 2954, HR 3072, HR 3221, HR 3312, HR 3354, HR 3746, HR 3758, HR 3766, HR 3857, HR 3866, HR 3971, HR 3978, HR 4081, HR 4296, HR 4439, HR 4464, HR 4499, HR 4545, HR 4648, HR 4651, HR 4743, HR 4746, HR 4764, HR 4771, HR 4790, HR 4861, HR 4905, HR 5076, HR 5166, HR 5266, HR 5288, HR 5470, HR 5474, HR 5484, HR 5502, HR 5659, HR 5673, HR 5793, HR 5877, HR 5993, HR 6068, HR 6102, HR 6147, HR 6158, HR 6163, HR 6192, HR 6411, HR 6531, HR 6625, HR 6743, HR 6746, HR 6789, HR 6858, HR 6861, HR 6892, HR 6972; HJ Res 62, HJ Res 73, HJ Res 122, HJ Res 132; S 21, S 105, S 223, SJ Res 19, S 365, S 366, S 370, S 387, S 488, S 563, S 567, S 836, S 838, S 1002, S 1152, S 1264, S 1284, S 1313, S 1315, S 1368, S 1389, S 1499, S 1571, S 1579, S 1642, S 1753, S 1810, S 1962, S 1982, S 2171, S 2237, S 2289, S 2362, S 2375, S 2417, S 2490, S 2701, S 2702, S 2862, S 3032, S 3040, S 3070, S 3128, S 3139, S 3334, S 3343, S 3443; SJ Res 47 SJ Res 56, SJ Res 57; data security and cybersecurity: patent reform; FHLB membership rules; CFPB and FSOC reform; and GSE reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Federal regulation of homeowners insurance; flood insurance; international insurance; financial regulatory reform; impaired and distracted driving; state workers' compensation programs; data security; H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act; H.R.1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; S.1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R.3746, Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017; H.R.3762/H.R.4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (P.L.115-174); S.1885, AV START Act; H.R.3388, SELF DRIVE Act; H.R.3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R.5059, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act; Implementation of Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; S.488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance regulation legislation including issues related to flood insurance and autonomous vehicles; H.R.1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R.1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R.2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R.2565, To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes; H.R.2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S.1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; Implementation of S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (P.L.115-174); H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L.115-334); S.1885, AV START Act; H.R.3388, SELF DRIVE Act; S.488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018; H.J.Res.143, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes (P.L.115-298).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Legislation regarding the regulation of insurance companies, including issues related to: international capital standards for insurance, flood insurance, and autonomous vehicles; H.R.1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R.1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R.2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R.2565, To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes; H.R.2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act; S.1368, Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R.3762/H.R.4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; S.1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Monitoring financial services issues, S. 1571, H.R. 2874, S. 2155
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Issues Related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification H.R. 6743, Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act Issues Related to Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act Issues Related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB S. 105, Consumer Financial Protection Board Act of 2017, H.R. 5266 Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 Issues related to the CFPBs rulemaking under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues related to anticipated rulemaking that would affect debt collection Issues related to Equal Credit Opportunity Act Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Small-dollar Rule Issues related to Dodd-Frank Act, including Section 1071 S. 387, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 3601, Protecting Consumers from Frivolous Claims Act of 2017 Issues related to the Ability to Repay Rule, Qualified Mortgage Standards Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB No-Action Letter and Project Sandbox Proposal H.R. 5534, GUIDE Compliance Act H.R. 2553, TABS Act of 2017 Nomination of Kathy Kraninger, Director BCFP Issues Related to Student Loans Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 4508, Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H.R. 4119, The Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act Issues Related to AML-BSA Reform Issues Related to FinCEN CDD Rule H.R. 6068 Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act Issues Related to Appropriations H.R. 6258 & S. 3107 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 4439, Modernizing Credit Opportunities Act Issues Related to Deposit Advance Products H.R. 4861, EQUAL Act of 2018 Issues Related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues Related to budget reconciliation Issues Related to FY18 budget Issues related to implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Issues related to S. 2237/H.R. 4545, Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Issues related to H.R. 6158, Brokered Deposit Affiliate-Subsidiary Modernization Act of 2018 Issues Related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues Related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 4028, Promoting Responsible Oversight of Transactions and Examinations of Credit Technology Act of 2017 Issues Related to Flood Insurance H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act S. 1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues Related to unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices under Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to unfair or deceptive acts or practices under section 5 of the FTC Act Issues related to systemic risk designations Issues related to the Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans Act H.R. 2706, Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to oversight of SBA 7(a) Loan Program Issues related to SBA Programs Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Threshold H.R. 6347/S. 3552, 7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act H.R. 6348/S. 3553, Small Business ACE Act Issues related to H.R. 4452, Right to Lend Act of 2017 Issues related to S. 1642/H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act of 2017 Issues related to S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act Issues Related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act of 2017 Issues related to H.R. 3857, Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act of 2017 Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Issues, Regulation X, 12 CFR Part 1024 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Disclosure of Records and Information, 12 CFR Part 1070 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. 227 Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to FCC & FTC Do Not Call Registry Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act Issues related to the CFPB Request for Information Process Issues related to FinCEN Due Diligence Rule S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act - Regulation G Privacy of Consumer Financial Information - Regulation P Truth in Saving - Regulation DD
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Public policies affecting risk management for flood, terrorism, disaster, cyber, and other lines of insurance utilized by multifamily firms. National Flood Insurance Program policies, guidance, and requirements affecting existing and future multifamily and single family properties. Public Law No: 113-89, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 Public Law No. 112-141, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program S. 563/H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1445/H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, The 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 1423, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1929, Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S. 1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 S.3042/H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 FY 2019 Budget/Appropriations for NFIP/FEMA in House and Senate S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act OCC/FDIC, et al: Status of Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards-Private Flood Insurance House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Client expense: $767,644 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 563/H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R. 2246, Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act. H.R. 2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2875, National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 S. 1182, NFIP Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation. Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 111-203). Issues related to the Federal Insurance Office and the systemic risk designation process. Issues related to flood insurance. S.563, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. S. 1885 American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act; H.R. 3388. H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Issues related to flood insurance reauthorization. General insurance issues related to autonomous vehicles. S.563/H.R. 1422, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act. S. 1885 American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act; H.R. 3388 SELF Drive Act. H.R.2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
S. 161 -A bill to improve hurricane forecasting and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S. 153, A bill to ensure reliable observation of hurricanes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 879 - Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1233 - Emergency Flood Response Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1401 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.563 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.600 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1423 - To reauthorize and improve the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1183 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1481 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1665 - To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1679 - To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1735 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance regarding implementation of certain buy-outs or the acquisition of property for open space as a flood mitigation measure, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1789 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1691 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 1929 - Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2548 - FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2565 - a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2818 - Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1313 - Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1445 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1507 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks, and for other purposes. State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3604 - National Flood Research and Education Center Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3672 - Making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1798 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1823 - Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1853 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3824 - Texas Flood Accountability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3854 - Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3936 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1932 - Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4056 - Disaster Insurance Risk Equality Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4008 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1991 - Wildland Fires Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4148 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2104 - Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2092 - Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4397 - California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1907 - National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4667 - Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4739 - Build America Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4995 - Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4905 - IMAGES Act of 2018 (NFIP) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5200 - Hardest Hit Housing Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2447 - Smart Building Acceleration Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5069 - Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5016 - Revitalize Rural America Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4177 - PREPARE Act of 2017 - To enhance the Federal Governments planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Governments dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes S. 2701 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 5559 - To transfer functions related to the preparation of flood maps from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS S. 2706 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses , ALL PROVISIONS S.2767 - A bill to make improvements to certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs of the Federal Government, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5618 - To exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from the mandatory purchase requirement under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.2880 - A bill to establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters in 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6103 - To establish a national commission on the Federal response to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5973 - Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require a report on risk transfer, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 - Passed House , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6402 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6499 - To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6650 - To reauthorize and amend the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.3265 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency, and for other purposes (Tammy Baldwin) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6826 - To amend the Small Business Act to provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6799 - To authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal Lands, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6944 - To establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7037 - State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018- To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks, and for other purposes (Charlie Crist, D-FL), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7166 - Hurricane Michael Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Michael, and for other purposes (Neal Dunn, R-FL), ALL PROVISIONS S.3679 - A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes (Bob Casey), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7200 - To extend indemnity for wildfires and hurricanes, and for other purposes (Austin Scott, R-GA), ALL PROVISIONS S.3648 - Hurricanes Florence and Michael and California Wildfire Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (Richard Burr, NC), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7024 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2018 - To establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nations resilience to current and future flood risk (Jamie Raskin, D-MD), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7315 - To protect American communities from wildfire, and for other purposes (Bruce Westerman, R-AR), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7242 - Disaster Recovery and Opportunity Act of 2018 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain areas affected by certain Federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (Mark Meadows, R-NC), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7333 - FEMA Modernization Act of 2018- To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7322 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (Garret Graves, R-LA), ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
HR 1422, S 563 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act - support these bills to clarify that private flood insurance is acceptable to meeting lender requirements; HR 879 Flood Insurance Integrity Act; HR 1401 Flood Insurance Fairness Act; HR 1929 Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act; HR 1423 NFIP Re-authorization and Improvement Act of 2017; HR 1558, S 1445 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Act; HR 2246 Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act; HR 2565 require NFIP to use replacement cost value in determining rates; S 1313 Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act; S 1368 and HR 3285 Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) NFIP Re-authorization Act; HR 2868 NFIP Policyholder Protection Act; HR 2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act; HR 2875 NFIP Administrative Reform Act; HR 3723 to extend the NFIP; HR 3936 NFIP Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017; HR 1370 Appropriations bill which included an extension of the NFIP; HR 6379 The National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; HR 7187 National Flood Insurance Further Extension Act of 2018; S 3628 National Flood Insurance Extension Act; S 3670 and S 3703 NFIP Extension Act of 2018 - we are monitoring all legislation impacting the National Flood Insurance Program; support efforts to improve and reauthorize the program. HR 4455 The SMART Rebuilding Act and HR 4460 The Disaster Recovery Reform Act - support these bills which seek to improve mitigation assistance efforts prior to natural disasters. HR 4905 The Images Act of 2018, relating to flood mapping - monitor. HR 1625 that portion of the Omnibus spending bill extending the National Flood Insurance Program to July 31.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, as follows: H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R.3285/S.1368, Sustainable Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Authorization Act of 2017 S.1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S.1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization, as follows: H.R.2874, 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R.3285/S.1368, Sustainable Affordable, Fair and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Authorization Act of 2017 S.1571, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S.1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Housing
H.R. 695 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act - The bill sought to provide continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through February 8, 2019. It also aimed to provide additional appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extend Medicaid provisions, and provide supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Pub.L. No: 115-2998 (H.J.Res. 143) - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019- the resolution is known as a continuing resolution (CR) to extend fiscal year 2018 funding until December 21, 2018. The CR prevented a partial government shutdown for HUD, USDA and other agencies that would have otherwise occurred when the existing CR expired on December 7th, 2018. Pub.L.No: 115-245 (H.R.6157) - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - government funding bill that covers the Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS and Education for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), while enacting a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) for those agencies not covered, including HUD and USDA. The President signed the bill, which provided funding at FY18 levels for HUD, USDA, and a few other federal agencies through December 7, 2018. S.3231 - Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018- a bill to evaluate and quantify how the affordable housing crisis impacts life outcomes and increases costs for non-housing programs at the federal, state, and local levels. The task force will also make recommendations to Congress on how to use affordable housing to improve the effectiveness of other federal programs. H.R. 5793: The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2018 H.R. 5793 authorizes the Secretary of HUD to carry out a housing choice voucher (HCV) mobility demonstration to encourage families receiving vouchers to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas. Under the legislation, HUD would identify PHAs to participate in the mobility demonstration program through a competitive process, and some requirements could be waived or adjusted for the participating PHAs. This bill is sponsored by Financial Services Subcommittee leaders Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). Following a positive hearing on the bill this spring, the House Financial Services Committee approved the bill in a unanimous vote in May, 2018; the bill passed the House floor by a vote of 368-19 in July 2018 and was sent to the Senate for consideration. H.R. 5735: Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act H.R. 5735 is a bill to set aside housing vouchers for transitional housing for substance abuse recovery. Also called the THRIVE Act, the bill would establish a 5-year demonstration program to set aside the lesser of 10,000 vouchers or .05 percent of all vouchers in order to provide housing assistance for 12-24 months to individuals recovering from substance abuse. Only non-profits providing drug treatment and services would be eligible to administer the vouchers (not PHAs); amendments to provide new funding for the demonstration program (as opposed to setting aside existing vouchers) and to require PHAs to administer the vouchers and housing services in partnership with non-profits were not adopted by the Committee.The THRIVE Act was introduced by Representative Barr (R-KY) and passed the House Financial Services Committee on a mostly partisan basis in early June, 2018. Later that month, the bill was passed by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration. Public Law No: 115-174 (S. 2155): Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act This law overhauls the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which had enacted banking and financial reform regulations following the 2008 financial crisis. The law also includes provisions from the bipartisan Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would relieve some regulatory burden to administer the FSS program, broaden the supportive services provided to participants, and clarify expanded access to project-based tenants. Signed by the President on May 24, 2018. Public Law No: 115-141 (H.R. 1652): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 This is a large omnibus bill providing appropriations for the remainder of FY 2018 for all federal departments. Two key LIHTC provisions were included in the bill: 12.5% credit allocation expansion for four years, and a permanent authorization of the income-averaging option. The Rental Demonstration Program (RAD) was also expanded to Senior 202 PRAC conversions, the unit cap was more than doubled, and the sunset date was pushed to 2024. The US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) was extended for two years, and the National Flood Insurance Program was temporarily extended until July 1, 2018. Also maintained in this omnibus bill were physical inspection requirements for HUD-assisted properties. Signed by the President on March 23, 2018. P.L.No.: 115-123 (H.R. 1892): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of March 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation, and appropriated supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Signed by the President on February 9, 2018. P.L. No.: 115-120 (H.R. 195): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of February 8, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It reopened the government following a brief shutdown that occurred because the previous CR expired and none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. Signed by the President on January 22, 2018. P.L. No. 115-97 (H.R. 1): Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It preserves the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, with no modifications, and retains the tax-preferred status on Multifamily Housing Bonds. The legislation lowers the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, which will likely affect Housing Credit pricing and value. The law also creates a base erosions and anti-abuse tax (BEAT), which would make Housing Credit investment less attractive to certain investors with foreign operations. However, the final bill exempts 80% of the value of the Housing Credit from the BEAT, which could mitigate the impact. The bill also enacted "Investing in Opportunity Act" provisions. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-96 (H.R. 1370): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Homeland Security Act of 2002 This legislation again extends the expiration date of the Fiscal Year 2018 Continuing Resolution from December 22, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Signed by the President on December 22, 2017. P.L. No. 115-90 (H.J.Res. 123): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 The law provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of December 22, 2017, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It prevented a government shutdown that would have otherwise occured when the CR expired. Signed by the President on December 8, 2017. P.L. 115-56 (H.R. 601): Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 This bill makes temporary appropriations and additional funding available in order assist with disaster assistance and to avoid funding delays at the end of the Fiscal Year 2018 on September 30, 2017. In particular, Division B of the bill, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017, provides $15.25 billion in emergency funding for the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration to support disaster response and assistance. Division C of the bill temporarily suspends the statutory debt limit through December 8, 2017. Division D of the bill includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that provides fiscal year 2018 appropriations through Friday, December 8, 2017, for the continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government.Signed by President Trump on September 8, 2017. All policies relating to the FY18 Budget, America First, A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again, all provisions related to HUD, USDA-RD, Treasury/IRS, and other federal affordable multifamily housing programs. S. 2574 / H.R. 5352: Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2018 The Rural Housing Preservation Act provides rural housing vouchers to residents who live in properties with prepaid or maturing loans, while ensuring the values of housing vouchers are flexible so they can provide assistance to beneficiaries in higher cost areas. The House and Senate bills also decouple rental assistance from the term of a mortgage, allowing USDA to renew rental assistance for a property regardless of the length of the mortgage, and make it easier for non-profit entities to acquire Section 515 properties. The bills also permanently authorize the Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring Program to operate in the future. H.R. 4185: Access to Affordable Housing Act: This bill mirrors a provision in the Senate version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) by 50%. The bill is intended to complement the House version of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which omits the credit expansion provision. H.R. 4560: GSE Jumpstart Reauthorization Act of 2017: This legislation would prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the HTF and CMF for any year during which all of the GSEs quarterly profits were not transferred to the Treasury Department. The GSE net profit transfer is currently required by a joint agreement called preferred stock purchase agreements, or PSPAs, which were put into place as the GSEs came under conservatorship during the economic collapse of 2008 and amended in 2012. Because the PSPAs also require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce to zero any capital reserves by the start of the new year, FHFA Director Mel Watt recently testified that we was working with Treasury to explore avenues for the GSEs to retain buffer funds. However, under H.R. 4560, the GSEs would not be able to make HTF contributions - seen as discretionary obligations by some - if they do not continue making their full dividend payments to Treasury. S. 548 / H.R. 1661: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. This bill seeks to expand the LIHTC and includes additional provisions to make the program more streamlined and flexible. The Housing Credit allocation authority would be expanded by 50%, which is expected to finance the development or preservation of up to 400,000 additional affordable units over the next decade (the expansion provision is excluded from the House version of the bill). The bill would also: provide a minimum 4% Housing Credit rate for the acquisition of affordable housing and for multifamily Housing Bond-financed developments; permit income averaging in Housing Credit properties to preserve rigorous targeting while providing more flexibility and responsiveness to local needs; create incentives for projects that target homeless or extremely low-income individuals and families, as well as in Native American communities; allow a non-profit or government sponsor to acquire properties when the current 15 year compliance period expires; allow LIHTC properties to claim clean energy credits such as the Energy Efficient New Homes Credit; align LIHTC rules, such as the student rule, more closely with HUD regulations; rename the LIHTC to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC); all provisions. H.R. 4667: Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements, 2017: This disaster supplemental appropriations bill provides $81 million in fiscal year 2018 emergency appropriations to several federal agencies for disaster assistance related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as for wildfires that occurred in 2017. Emergency spending is exempt for discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. S. 2066: Disaster Displacement Act of 2017: In response to devastation from hurricanes and wildfire this year, Senators from impacted states introduced legislation to provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster. The bill provides additional funding to HUDs Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to help low-income evacuees to access affordable housing under the voucher program; disaster evacuees earning less than 50% of Area Median Income would be eligible to receive assistance for affordable housing. Following approval of their applications, voucher holders would be able to rent a unit from the private market at 30% of adjusted income. S. 293 / H.R. 828: Investing in Opportunity Act. This bill aims to improve the economy of distressed areas through a capital gains tax deferment, reduction, or exemption in exchange for reinvestment in Opportunity Zones - geographically targeted low-income areas that would be designated by state governors. The capital gains from the sale or exchange any asset held by the taxpayer would be pooled into newly-created Opportunity Funds, which would be established specifically for making investments in distressed communities; all provisions. H.R. 948: Common Sense Housing Investment Act. This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the mortgage interest deduction (MID) with a nonrefundable 15% tax credit on the mortgage interest of a primary and secondary residence, up to $500,000. The adjustment is expected to affect only 6% of mortgage holders currently benefitting from the MID, while the replacement would expand the mortgage interest tax benefits to more moderate and low-income homeowners. The savings, which could total $241 billion over 10 years, would be reinvested in affordable housing programs, including the LIHTC and the Housing Trust Fund; all provisions. S. 385 / H.R. 1443: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. Among other energy-related provisions, this bill would allow HUD to establish a demonstration program under which HUD may execute performance-based agreements with multifamily property owners that result in a reduction in energy or water costs in up to 20,000 units; all provisions related to affordable multifamily housing. S. 611 / H.R. 1511: Homeless Children and Youth Act. This bill aligns the HUD definition for homelessness with the definition used to verify eligibility for other federal programs, such as the National School Lunch Program. The adjustment would expand access to assistance programs and alleviate confusion between agencies; all provisions. S. 434 / H.R. 1145: Housing for Homeless Students Act. This bill amends the IRS housing credit guidelines to qualify low-income building units that provide housing for homeless children, youth, and veterans who are full-time students. In order to become eligible for the LIHTC, the building units student residents must have been homeless during any portion of the preceding five years (for veterans) or seven years (for children and youth); all provisions. S. 73: Housing Accountability Act of 2017. This bill provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving Section 8 assistance payments. The bill requires HUD to semi-annually survey residents living in properties that have Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts to gather direct input about living conditions and management performance. In addition, the bill would create new penalties for owners who repeatedly fail the survey; all provisions. S. 160: HUD Inspection Process and Enforcement Reform Act of 2017. This bill would shorten the required response time for a property owner to respond to contract violations from 30 days to 15 days. HUD will also be required to prepare a Compliance, Disposition and Enforcement Plan at a quicker rate, from the current 60 days to a new target of 30 days. S. 160 includes provisions that will allow HUD to terminate or demote employees overseeing inspections should they be found to be neglectful of their duties in inspecting a property, and the inspection process managed by HUDs Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) would be audited as well; all provisions. S. 743: A Bill to Strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. This bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). USICH is an independent agency that coordinates federal efforts to combat homelessness, working across 19 federal agencies and departments and with partners in both the public and private sector to find ways to streamline and improve service delivery to people experiencing homelessness. USICH is the only agency at the federal level charged specifically with addressing homelessness; this bill would eliminate the October 1, 2017 sunset date for USICH. H.R.7262/S.3503: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act. This bill calls for using federal funds to build 3.2 million affordable housing units over ten years, which Sen. Warren says would bring rents down 10% and create 1.5 million new jobs. The bill would also create an infrastructure grant program to incentivize local governments to address restrictive zoning laws, while also broadening Community Reinvestment Act requirements to include credit unions and community banks. The measure also provides down payment assistance aimed at borrowers historically denied mortgages, as well as families who have not recovered from losing homes during the financial crisis. The bill, which is one of a number of recent housing initiatives proposed by prominent lawmakers, also proposes adjusting the Fair Housing Act to include protections for gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and source of income. To fund the proposals, the bill would repeal recent estate tax cuts for wealthiest families. H.R.7050/S.3342: Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2018.This bill requires Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to develop a strategy to support inclusive zoning policies. The bill also provides a refundable tax credit to individuals who spend more than 30% of their income on rent. The legislation would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from creating a report containing a landlord-tenant court or other housing court record unless the case resulted in a judgment of possession, the decision is not being appealed, and the record is not more than three years old. Additionally, if a person takes an adverse action against a consumer based upon a housing court record, the person would have to provide the consumer a free copy of the report. Under the legislation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would be required to (1) issue regulations that direct tenant rating agencies to create a central source for consumers to obtain reports and submit disputes, and (2) report on tenant rating agency compliance. S. 1333: Tribal HUD-VASH Act Seeking to combat homelessness and improve support services for Native American veterans, this legislation would authorize a joint tribal housing initiative between HUD and the VASH program. Despite high numbers of Native American veterans, less than 5% of federally-recognized tribes have received Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing during HUDs current Tribal HUD-VASH demonstration. The bill also fosters collaboration between HUD, Veterans Affairs, and the Indian Health Service in implementing housing initiatives. S. 1344: Family Self-Sufficiency Act This legislation was introduced on the 25th anniversary of HUDs FSS program, which uses financial incentives and coaching to help residents increase earnings, build savings, and achieve self-sufficiency. Titled the Family Self Sufficiency Act (S. 1344), the legislation consolidates duplicative programs, broadens services, and extends the program to Project-Based Section 8 tenants. If enacted, the bill would streamline the FSS program, which is currently divided between the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Public Housing, into one program, while also authorizing PBRA tenants to access the program. In addition, broadened services available through FSS would help tenants earn various levels of education, training, and housing stability. S.1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 Legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years. H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 2868: National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 1422: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R.2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017; H.R. 2565: Use of Replacement Cost in Determining Premium Rates Flood Insurance Reform and Reauthorization Package: A package of seven bills were introduced in the House and Senate to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which expires on September 30th. Because houses in NFIP-designated flood plains are federally-required to purchase flood insurance, the rental and real estate market alike could be impacted by a lapse in the program or by changes to insurance rates. The House package consists of seven separate bills, including H.R. 2875, which doubles claims coverage costs from $30,000 to $60,000, and also allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the discretion to invest the money before a disaster to mitigate infrastructure damage, representing a significant departure from standard after-the fact insurance models. The package also includes H.R. 1558, a bill requiring community flood mitigation action in areas repeatedly damaged by floods, which account for a small percentage of the country but a large percentage of the NFIPs claims. The House Committees NFIP reform and reauthorization package also includes efforts to establish monthly payments for insurance premiums under a lowered fee structure, upgrade national flood-mapping to accurately reflect risk, and reduce risk- and insurance-related regulations on commercial properties. H.R.10: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 This bill proposes an overhaul of financial regulations set forth under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act in the aftermath of the 2088 financial crisis. Included provisions impact both the Federal Housing Finance Agency - which oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks - and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - which oversees mortgage and other lending. Specifically, the legislation would make the FHFA Director removable at will by the President, as opposed to the Presidents current ability to remove the Director with cause, a change that has the potential to cut short the current FHFA Directors remaining term. Unlike previous legislation by Congressman Hensarling, this years bill would not restructure the FHFA into a bipartisan commission. The legislation also includes deeper changes to the CFPB: As opposed to previous legislation seeking to convert the CFPB to a bipartisan commission, the previewed legislation renames the Bureau to the Consumer Financial Opportunity Agency (CFOA) with a sole Director removable at will and a Deputy Director also appointed and removed by the President. The CFOA would be granted enforcement authority only, without supervision functions or the ability to write new consumer protection rules. Additionally, market monitoring and fair lending enforcement would be eliminated. All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas. All policies relating to Federal Financing Bank Risk Share Initiative All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance)Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies
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