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Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. It does not include funding for military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. The bill increases total funding for DOD compared to FY2017 levels and provides additional OCO funding for many accounts. OCO funding is not subject to discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement procedures. The bill contains provisions that prohibit or restrict funds from being used to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility; transfer the detainees to other countries; or construct or modify facilities for the purpose of housing the detainees. It also repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force that was enacted following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Full Summary : Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other DOD agencies, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; Environmental Restoration for the military departments, DOD agencies, and at Formerly Used Defense Sites; Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid; the Cooperative Threat Reduction Account; and the O&M, National Defense Restoration Fund. TITLE III--PROCUREMENT Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, including: Aircraft; Missiles; Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles; Ammunition; Spacecraft, Rockets, and Related Equipment; and Shipbuilding and Conversion by the Navy. Provides appropriations for: Defense-Wide Procurement; Defense Production Act Purchases; and the Procurement, National Defense Restoration Fund. TITLE IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) by the military departments and defense agencies. Provides appropriations for: (1) the RDT&E, National Defense Restoration Fund; and (2) Operational Test and Evaluation. TITLE V--REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds. TITLE VI--OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS Provides appropriations for other DOD programs, including: the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. TITLE VII--RELATED AGENCIES Provides appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account. TITLE VIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 8001) Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress. (Sec. 8002) Exempts DOD from laws prohibiting the compensation or employment of foreign nationals if specified conditions are met. (Sec. 8003) Prohibits funding provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless this bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 8004) Prohibits more than 20% of the appropriations provided by this bill for the current fiscal year from being obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year, with an exception for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (Sec. 8005) Specifies authorities and restrictions for transferring specified funds provided by this bill for other military functions. (Sec. 8006) Requires tables included in the report accompanying this bill to be treated as if they were included in the text of this bill. (Sec. 8007) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2018. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being reprogrammed or transferred until the report is provided or DOD certifies to Congress that the reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement. Includes exceptions for: (1) the Environmental Restoration accounts, and (2) Drug Interdiction and Counter-drug activities. (Sec. 8008) Prohibits cash balances in DOD Working Capital Funds from exceeding the level necessary for cash disbursements to be made from the funds. Sets forth requirements and limitations for transfers of balances in the funds to specified accounts. (Sec. 8009) Prohibits the initiation of a special access program without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8010) Establishes limitations and conditions on the use of funds provided by this bill to initiate or terminate certain multiyear procurement contracts. (Sec. 8011) Appropriates O&M funds for the costs of humanitarian and civic assistance provided in conjunction with military operations. (Sec. 8012) Prohibits DOD from managing civilian personnel on the basis of any end-strength or subjecting civilian personnel to any end-strength limitations. (Sec. 8013) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to directly or indirectly influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress. (Sec. 8014) Prohibits compensation from being paid to any member of the Army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs from the DOD Education Benefits Fund if the time spent as a student is counted toward the member's service commitment. Applies the restriction only to active components of the Army and exempts members that have reenlisted with this option prior to October 1, 1987. (Sec. 8015) Permits funds appropriated in title III of this bill for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to be transferred to any other account contained in this bill to implement a developmental assistance agreement under the program. (Sec. 8016) Prohibits DOD from purchasing certain anchor and mooring chains unless they are manufactured in the United States. (Sec. 8017) Prohibits funds from being used to demilitarize or dispose of certain small firearms, small arms ammunition, or ammunition components that are not otherwise prohibited from commercial sale under federal law, unless the Army has certified that the small arms, ammunition, or components are unserviceable or unsafe for further use. (Sec. 8018) Limits funding for the relocation of any DOD entity into or within the National Capital Region. Permits DOD to waive the limitation by certifying to Congress that a relocation is required in the best interest of the government. (Sec. 8019) Provides specified funds for incentive payments for federal contracts involving contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that are Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. (Sec. 8020) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Defense Media Activity from being used for national or international political or psychological activities. (Sec. 8021) Permits DOD to incur obligations of up to $350 million for DOD military compensation, construction projects, and supplies and services in anticipation of contributions from the government of Kuwait. (Sec. 8022) Provides appropriations from specified Air Force accounts to support Civil Air Patrol Corporation operation and maintenance, procurement, readiness, counterdrug activities, drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs, and vehicle procurement. (Sec. 8023) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to establish a new DOD federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC). Limits compensation for FFRDC members or consultants. Prohibits a defense FFRDC from using FY2018 DOD funds for new building construction, cost-sharing payments for projects funded by government grants, absorption of contract overruns, or certain charitable contributions. Limits the staff years that may be funded for FFRDCs from FY2018 funds, and requires DOD to submit a report on the allocation of staff years with the FY2019 budget request. Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill for FFRDCs. (Sec. 8024) Prohibits DOD from procuring carbon, alloy, or armor steel plating not melted and rolled in the United States or Canada. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security purposes. (Sec. 8025) Specifies that "congressional defense committees" includes the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense. (Sec. 8026) Permits DOD to acquire the modification, depot maintenance, and repair of aircraft, vehicles, and vessels; and production of components through competition between DOD activities and private firms. (Sec. 8027) Revokes blanket waivers of the Buy American Act if DOD determines that a country has violated the terms of a specified agreement by discriminating against products produced in the United States. (Sec. 8028) Permits funds in the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account to remain available until expended. (Sec. 8029) Permits the Air Force to convey to Indian tribes located in Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington relocatable military housing units currently located at Grand Forks, Malmstrom, Mountain Home, Ellsworth, and Minot Air Force Bases that are excess to the needs of the Air Force. Requires the Operation Walking Shield Program to resolve any housing unit conflicts arising among requests of Indian tribes for these conveyances. (Sec. 8030) Permits O&M appropriations to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of not more than $250,000. (Sec. 8031) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to disestablish, close, downgrade from host to extension center, or place on probation a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. (Sec. 8032) Requires DOD to issue regulations to: (1) prohibit the sale of tobacco or tobacco-related products in military resale outlets in the United States, its territories, and possessions at a price below the most competitive price in the local community; and (2) require the prices in overseas military retail outlets to be within the range of prices established for military retail systems stores in the United States. (Sec. 8033) Prohibits the use of DOD Working Capital Funds to purchase specified investment items. (Sec. 8034) Prohibits funds provided for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, except for funds provided for the Reserve for Contingencies, the Working Capital Fund, or other specified programs. (Sec. 8035) Permits funds made available by this bill to the Defense Intelligence Agency to be used for the design, development, and deployment of General Defense Intelligence Program intelligence communication and intelligence information systems. (Sec. 8036) Requires specified Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide funds to be used for the mitigation of environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from DOD activities. (Sec. 8037) Requires DOD to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 8038) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to: (1) establish a field operating agency, or (2) pay a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the employee's place of duty remains at headquarters. Specifies exceptions and permits waivers that will reduce personnel or financial requirements of the department. (Sec. 8039) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to convert a function performed by DOD civilian employees to performance by a contractor unless specific requirements are met. (Sec. 8040) Rescinds specified funds provided by prior appropriations bills for Procurement and RDT&E. (Sec. 8041) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce authorized positions for military technicians (dual status) of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Air Force Reserve unless the reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure. (Sec. 8042) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for assistance to North Korea unless the funds are specifically appropriated for that purpose. (Sec. 8043) Permits O&M funds provided by this bill to be used to reimburse the National Guard and Reserve for providing intelligence or counterintelligence support to the combatant commands, defense agencies, and joint intelligence activities. (Sec. 8044) Prohibits the transfer of DOD or CIA drug interdiction or counter-drug activity funds to any other department or agency except as specifically provided in an appropriations law. (Sec. 8045) Requires ball and roller bearings purchased using funds provided by this bill to be produced by a domestic source. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8046) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) launch service competitions unless the competitions are open to all certified providers of EELV systems. Requires the award to be made to the provider that offers the best value to the government. (Sec. 8047) Appropriates funds to DOD for grants to the United Service Organizations and the Red Cross. (Sec. 8048) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to purchase any supercomputer not manufactured in the United States unless it is unavailable from U.S. manufacturers and is necessary for national security. (Sec. 8049) Requires the Small Business Innovation Research program and the Small Business Technology Transfer program set-asides to be taken proportionally from all programs, projects, or activities that contribute to the extramural budget. (Sec. 8050) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used for contractor bonuses being paid due to a business restructuring. (Sec. 8051) Permits the transfer of specified O&M funds to pay military personnel for support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside DOD. (Sec. 8052) Permits DOD to dispose of negative unliquidated or unexpended balances for expired or closed accounts by charging an obligation to a current account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account. (Sec. 8053) Permits the National Guard to allow the use of equipment of the National Guard Distance Learning Project by any person or entity on a space-available, reimbursable basis. (Sec. 8054) Prohibits DOD funds from being used to modify command and control relationships to give Fleet Forces Command operational and administrative control of U.S. Navy forces assigned to the Pacific fleet. Provides that command and control relationships that existed on October 1, 2004, shall remain in effect until a written modification has been proposed to congressional appropriations committees. Specifies that the proposed modification: (1) may be implemented 30 days after the committees are notified unless an objection is received from the committees, and (2) may not preclude the ability of the commander of the U.S. Pacific Command to meet operational requirements. (Sec. 8055) Requires specified O&M funds to be used for continued implementation and expansion of the Sexual Assault Special Victims Counsel Program. (Sec. 8056) Prohibits the use of funds provided in title IV to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, operational use, or inventory requirements. Includes exceptions and permits a waiver for national security purposes. (Sec. 8057) Permits DOD to waive limitations on the procurement of defense items from a foreign country if: (1) the limitations would invalidate cooperative programs or reciprocal trade agreements, and (2) the country does not discriminate against the same or similar items procured in the United States. Provides exceptions. (Sec. 8058) Prohibits funds provided by this or other DOD appropriations bills from being used for repairs or maintenance for military family housing units. (Sec. 8059) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress before obligating specified RDT&E funds appropriated by this bill for any new start advanced concept technology demonstration project or joint capability demonstration project. Permits DOD to waive the restriction by certifying to Congress that it is in the national interest. (Sec. 8060) Requires DOD to continue to provide a classified quarterly report to Congress on matters specified in the classified annex accompanying this bill. (Sec. 8061) Permits a Reserve who is a member of the National Guard serving on full-time duty to support ground-based elements of the National Ballistic Missile Defense System. (Sec. 8062) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer ammunition held by DOD that has a center-fire cartridge and is designated as ''armor piercing'' to any nongovernmental entity, except for demilitarization purposes. (Sec. 8063) Permits the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to waive payment for leases of personal property for not more than a year to certain youth, social, charitable, or fraternal nonprofit organizations. (Sec. 8064) Provides for the transfer of specified Army O&M funds to other activities of the federal government for classified purposes. Permits DOD to enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to projects carrying out the purposes of this section. (Sec. 8065) Prohibits funds from being used to make specified modifications to the budget and appropriations process for the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8066) Provides appropriations to remain available until expended for grants for the construction and furnishing of additional Fisher Houses to meet the needs of military family members confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary. (Sec. 8067) Provides specified Procurement and RDT&E funds for the Israeli Cooperative Programs. Specifies funding for the Iron Dome defense system for countering short-range rocket threats, the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense program, and related programs. (Sec. 8068) Permits specified Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy funds to remain available through FY2018 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases. Requires the funds to be transferred to specified accounts. (Sec. 8069) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence activities to be authorized by Congress during FY2018 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2018. (Sec. 8070) Prohibits fund appropriated by this bill from being used for a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program, project, or activity unless it must be undertaken immediately for national security and Congress is notified in advance. (Sec. 8071) Requires the President's budget to include separate budget justification documents for costs of the Armed Forces' participation in contingency operations for the Military Personnel, O&M, Procurement, and RDT&E accounts. (Sec. 8072) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system. (Sec. 8073) Reduces the total amount appropriated in this bill to reflect savings due to favorable foreign exchange rates. (Sec. 8074) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve if the action would reduce the WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this bill. Permits the Squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season. (Sec. 8075) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for integrating foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during authorized foreign intelligence activities. Requires information pertaining to U.S. persons to be handled in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as implemented through Executive Order No. 12333 (United States Intelligence Activities). (Sec. 8076) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer research and development, acquisition, or other program authority related to current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles from the Army. Requires the Army to retain responsibility for and operational control of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. (Sec. 8077) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill for programs of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) from being obligated beyond the current fiscal year except for research and technology funds, which remain available through FY2019. (Sec. 8078) Provides for the adjustment of obligations within the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy appropriation. (Sec. 8079) Requires the ODNI to submit a report to Congress establishing the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2018. Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program from being transferred or reprogrammed until the report is submitted unless the action is necessary for an emergency. (Sec. 8080) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to eliminate, restructure, realign, or make disproportionate personnel reductions at Army Contracting Command--New Jersey sites without notifying Congress in advance. (Sec. 8081) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the DOD Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. (Sec. 8082) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers unless the assistance is permitted by the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008. (Sec. 8083) Provides specific restrictions on the reprogramming or transfer of funds provided to the National Intelligence Program. (Sec. 8084) Directs the ODNI to submit annually to Congress a future-years intelligence program reflecting estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in the President's budget. (Sec. 8085) Specifies committees included in "congressional intelligence committees" for the purposes of this bill. (Sec. 8086) Permits specified O&M funds provided in title II to be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for Fisher Houses and Suites. (Sec. 8087) Permits O&M funds to be used for payments and transfers to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. (Sec. 8088) Requires agencies receiving funds in this bill to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on the public website of the agency if it serves the national interest. Provides exceptions for national security or proprietary information. (Sec. 8089) Prohibits the use of funds for federal contracts in excess of $1 million unless the contractor meets specific requirements regarding the resolution of claims under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin). Allows DOD to waive the requirements to avoid harm to national security. (Sec. 8090) Provides specified funds to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. (Sec. 8091) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to: (1) provide certain missile defense information to the Russian Federation, subject to an exception for information regarding ballistic missile early warning; or (2) integrate a missile defense system of the Russian Federation or a missile defense system of the People's Republic of China into any missile defense system of the United States. (Sec. 8092) Permits DOD funds to be used to purchase armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or force protection and limits the cost per vehicle. (Sec. 8093) Permits the ODNI to transfer specified funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, subject to certain requirements and restrictions. (Sec. 8094) Prohibits funds from being used to transfer or release any individual detained at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo) who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the Armed Forces into the United States, its territories, or possessions. (Sec. 8095) Prohibits funding from being used to construct, acquire, or modify any U.S. facility (other than the facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) to house any individual detained at Guantanamo. (Sec. 8096) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo to a country of origin or other foreign country or entity unless DOD makes certain certifications. (Sec. 8097) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to violate the Wars Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8098) Prohibits funds from being used to enter into specified agreements and transactions with Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport. Permits DOD to waive the restriction if specific conditions are met. (Sec. 8099) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the purchase or manufacture of U.S. flags unless they are treated as covered items under Buy American requirements. (Sec. 8100) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used to provide ex gratia payments to local military commanders for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to combat operations in a foreign country. (Sec. 8101) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below levels necessary to implement the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), as set forth in a report provided to Congress pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. (Sec. 8102) Requires DOD to post grant awards on a public website in a searchable format. (Sec. 8103) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the performance of a flight demonstration team at a location outside of the United States if a performance of a flight demonstration team at a location within the United States was canceled during the year due to insufficient funding. (Sec. 8104) Prohibits the National Security Agency (NSA) from using funds provided by this bill to target a U.S. person under specified authorities granted by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). (Sec. 8105) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the Arms Trade Treaty until it is ratified by the Senate. (Sec. 8106) Prohibits the transfer of administrative responsibilities or budgetary resources of any program, project, or activity financed by this bill to another federal agency not financed by this bill without an explicit authorization of Congress. (Sec. 8107) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to initiate or expand support for foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces activities to combat terrorism unless Congress is notified in advance in accordance with the classified annex of this bill. (Sec. 8108) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for activities in Iraq in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. (Sec. 8109) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the T-AO Fleet Oiler or the Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship programs from being used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of certain components unless the components are manufactured in the United States. (Sec. 8110) Reduces the funds provided by title II this bill for Army O&M to reflect excess cash balances in Working Capital Funds. (Sec. 8111) Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill to reflect savings due to lower than anticipated fuel prices. (Sec. 8112) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Government Travel Charge Card expenses for gaming or for entertainment that includes topless or nude entertainers or participants. (Sec. 8113) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for a new or additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. (Sec. 8114) Permits specified Navy O&M funds to be used for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and for reimbursements to the Ready Reserve Force, Maritime Administration account of the Department of Transportation for expenses related to the National Defense Reserve Fleet. (Sec. 8115) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalization program from being used for pre-milestone B activities after March 31, 2018, except for source selection and other activities necessary to enter the engineering and manufacturing development phase. (Sec. 8116) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to close or realign the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sec. 8117) Permits specified funds provided by this bill to be used for activities related to the Zika virus. (Sec. 8118) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for any computer network that does not block access to pornography websites, with exceptions for criminal investigations, prosecution, or adjudication activities; or for any activity necessary for the national defense, including intelligence activities. (Sec. 8119) Specifies limitations on the transfer of funds provided by this bill for the Global Engagement Center. (Sec. 8120) Prohibits funds from being transferred from the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund to the Rapid Prototyping Fund or credited to a military department-specific fund established to carry out an acquisition program under the rapid prototyping pathway. (Sec. 8121) Provides additional funds for the military personnel accounts for the purpose of a military pay raise. (Sec. 8122) Provides additional O&M funds that are only available to DOD, or for transfer to the Department of Education, to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, or supplement federal funds to construct, renovate, repair, or expand elementary and secondary public schools on military installations. (Sec. 8123) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to carry out specified changes to the Joint Travel Regulations of the Department of Defense. (Sec. 8124) Requires certain DOD programs that provide assisted reproductive services for seriously ill or injured active duty service members to be carried out without time limits on the duration of embryo cryopreservation and storage. TITLE IX--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM Provides appropriations for FY2018 for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ the Global War on Terrorism. Designates the funds provided in this title as for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (OCO funds are exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.) Provides appropriations for Active-Duty and Reserve Personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Provides appropriations for the Military Personnel, National Defense Restoration Fund. Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for the O&M, National Defense Restoration Fund. Provides appropriations for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund and the Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Train and Equip Fund. Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, other DOD agencies, Reserve Components, and National Guard, including procurement for aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, space, and ammunition. Provides appropriations for: (1) the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account; and (2) the Procurement, National Defense Restoration Fund. Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for the military departments and other DOD agencies. Provides appropriations for the RDT&E, National Defense Restoration Fund. Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds. Provides appropriations for Other DOD Programs, including: the Defense Health Program, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Fund, and the Office of the Inspector General. (Sec. 9001) Specifies that funds made available in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated to DOD for FY2018. (Sec. 9002) Permits DOD to transfer specified funds between the appropriations in this title if it is in the national interest, OMB approves, and Congress is notified. (Sec. 9003) Permits supervision, administration, and design costs for a construction project funded with O&M or the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund in direct support of overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan to be obligated when a construction contract is awarded. (Sec. 9004) Permits DOD to use funds appropriated in this title to purchase motor vehicles for use by military and civilian DOD employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Limits the cost of each passenger and armored vehicle. (Sec. 9005) Permits specified Army O&M funds to be used for the Commander's Emergency Response Program for humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in Afghanistan. (Sec. 9006) Permits DOD O&M funds to be used to provide supplies, services, transportation, including airlift and sealift, and other logistical support to allied forces participating in a combined operation with U.S. and coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Afghanistan and to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Requires DOD to report quarterly to Congress regarding support provided under this section. (Sec. 9007) Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan, or (2) exercise U.S. control over any oil resource of Iraq. (Sec. 9008) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of specified laws or regulations implementing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. (Sec. 9009) Prohibits funds provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund from being obligated prior to the approval of a financial and activity plan by the Afghanistan Resources Oversight Council of DOD. (Sec. 9010) Permits O&M funds provided in this title to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of up to $250,000. Permits the purchase of items with an investment cost of up to $500,000 if DOD determines that it is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a Commander of a Combatant Command engaged in contingency operations overseas. (Sec. 9011) Permits specified funds provided by this bill for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance to be used to provide assistance to the government of Jordan to support the armed forces of Jordan and to enhance security along its borders. (Sec. 9012) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 9013) Provides additional funding for assistance and sustainment of the military and national security forces of Ukraine. (Sec. 9014) Permits funds provided by this title to be used for the replacement of funds for items provided to the government of Ukraine from the U.S. inventory. (Sec. 9015) Prohibits funds provided by this bill under section 9013 for Assistance and Sustainment to the Military and National Security Forces of Ukraine from being used to procure or transfer man-portable air defense systems. (Sec. 9016) Prohibits DOD O&M funds from being used for payments to Pakistan as reimbursement for support provided to U.S. military operations unless DOD certifies to Congress that the government of Pakistan has met specific conditions. Permits DOD to waive the restriction for national security. (Sec. 9017) Provides additional funding to DOD to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. (Sec. 9018) Prohibits the use of funds for Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. (Sec. 9019) Rescinds specified funds provided by DOD appropriations bills for: Other Procurement, Air Force; the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; the Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund, and Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, DSCA Coalition Support Fund. (Sec. 9020) Specifies that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism are only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts and transmits the designations to Congress. (Sec. 9021) Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force that was enacted following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Specifies that the repeal: (1) takes effect 240 days after the enactment of this bill, and (2) applies to each operation or other action that is being carried out pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and was initiated before the effective date. TITLE X--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 10001) Establishes a spending reduction account for the amount by which spending proposed in this bill exceeds the subcommittee's allocation under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Specifies that the amount is $0. (Under the Rules of the House of Representatives, any savings included in the spending reduction account are not available for further appropriation during consideration of the bill.)
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 192 (Roll no. 435).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 192 (Roll no. 435).
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 234 (Roll no. 434).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roybal-Allard 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 strike the division of the underlying bill that appropriates $1.6 billion in funds to begin construction of border wall along the U.S. Mexico border.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R.132 amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster,H.R.176 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages. H.R.189 require that only two alternatives be considered with respect to certain proposed collaborative forest management activities. H.R.243 amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to require producers to establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs,H.R.259 provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistanceH.R.318 - Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2023 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses.H.R.369 require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials.H.R.480 amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistanceH.R.482 - Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 H.R.550 direct the Administrator of the NOAA to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detectionS.116 - amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief fundingH.R.600 waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.662 amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers. S.180 amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers,S.188 - direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, H.R.868 shorten the review period for the Congressional review of termination of certain national emergenciesH.R.934 require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires.S.310 to establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal,H.R.1009 require the President develop a national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts,. S.479 modify the fire management assistance cost share, S.485 amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, H.R.1236 establish an Outdoor Restoration Fund for restoration and resilience projects H.R.1242 - make improvements to the role of the Department of Defense in responding to domestic emergencies, including wildfires. H.R.1331treat Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for purposes of determining the tax treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses. S.555 improve disaster assistance programs of the Department of Agriculture.H.R.1517 / S.747 authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms H.R.1586 allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities. H.R.1605 authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program. S.764 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for casualty losses incurred by reason of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and Hurricane Fiona.S.796 - A bill to exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.S.820 - A bill to add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group.H.R.1796 - To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency,. H.R.2371 ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disastersH.R.2505 require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures H.R.2619amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a lookback rule in the case of certain Federally declared disasters for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining certain tax credits.H.R.2672/ S 1180 amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses. H.R.2683 amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S.1284 improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather.H.R.2966/ S 1370 reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration.H.R.3192 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations. S.1528 streamline the sharing of information among Federal disaster assistance agencies, to expedite the delivery of life-saving assistance to disaster survivors, to speed the recovery of communities from disasters, to protect the security and privacy of information provided by disaster survivors. H.R.3219 provide for a moratorium on evictions from and foreclosures on residences during a major disaster or emergency. H.R.3275 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire. H.R.3296 provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency related to a wildfire is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.H.R.3301 provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. H.R.3439/ S 1715 direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire. H.R.3525 - establish a Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program. H.R.3615 direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires.H.R.3626 amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to set training requirements on eligibility for certain emergency management performance grants. H.R.3655 enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters. S.1686 - A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program. S.1719 amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas.H.R.3777 - amend Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster. S.1764 improve Federal activities relating to wildfires. S.1858 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.4069 increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas. H.R.4070 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. H.R.4235 direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program. H.R.4247 direct the Secretary of the Army to establish a task force on the California snowpack and flood mitigation. S.2029 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. S.2097 - amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to improve a program that provides livestock disaster assistance, and for other programs. H.R.4295 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.4296 direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change.H.R.4305/S 2106 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures. H.R.4539/S. 2236 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses.H.R.4584 improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks.H.R.4774 direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance on extreme temperature events and resilience goals. H.R.4866 direct the NOAA to establish a program to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration. H.R.4970 provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires H.R.5057 require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disasterS.2698 require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster. H.R.5122 amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance. H.R.5201 amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks by FEMA H.R.5250 Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.5343 - Federal Disaster Responsibility Act S.2721 appropriate amounts to carry out the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. S.2749 - Wildfire Resilient Communities ActS.2779 amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience H.R.5473 amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes. H.R.5574 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar threshold applicable to information reporting with respect to payments for qualified natural disaster expenses. H.R.5599 - establish FEMA as a cabinet-level independent agency. S.2845 prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the Department of HUD from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the SBAH.R.5626 require rulemaking by the Administrator of the FEMA to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance. H.R.5795 To direct the heads of Federal agencies and departments to publish certain data with respect to disaster relief. H.R.5863 - Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.2961 ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the FEMA, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs H.R.5873 provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses with respect to certain major disasters occurring in 2023 H.R.5940 establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of HUD to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program. S.3043 - Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.3067 - Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act S.3071 - Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act H.R.6029 provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency.H.R.6080/ S 3120 require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings.H.R.6084 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met. H.R.6093 improve the NOAA's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data H.R.6108 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster S.3147 modify Department of Agriculture programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency H.R.6155 direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on case management personnel turnover of the Federal Emergency Management Agency H.R.6311/ S 3261 require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy. H.R.6435 ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance. H.R.6450/ S 3338 - To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board H.R.6497 amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act H.R.6567 require FEMA to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible entities located in the territories of the United States H.R.6861 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expendituresH.R.6882 enhance the Federal Government's planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government's 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 S.3468 require rulemaking by the Administrator of FEMA to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance.H.R.6994 require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disasterH.R.6997 establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removalH.R.7043 direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting. S.3606 - A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977. H.R.7061 provide loans and other financial assistance to small businesses affected by the wildfires on Maui, and for other purpose. H.R.7070 direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects. S.3642 direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the NOAA to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States. S.3711 provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments.S.3777 - A bill to require Congress to budget in advance for disasters. H.R.7568 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.7604/ S 3896 provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023. H.R.7666 - require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction. H.R.7849 - To amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program. S.3976 - amend the IRS Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"). S.4181 require the development of a workforce plan for the FEMA S.4203 direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide emergency relief to producers that experienced losses as a result of disasters occurring in 2023. S.4343 - A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the NOAA that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface H.R.8456 require the Administrator of the FEMA and the Secretary of HUD to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery. S.4373 provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. H.R.8582 - To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities. H.R.8616 - amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish a disaster deductible for each State to offset the amount provided to such State in response to a major disaster. S.4446 - amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures. S.4480 direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters. H.R.8716 appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.H.R.8790 - To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. S.4628 improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery. H.R.8846 provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters relating to severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. H.R.9037 require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R.9064 - Energy Storage for Resilient Homes ActH.R.9081 for emergency tax relief for taxpayers affected by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in certain Iowa countiesH.R.9121 - To amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants. H.R.9219 establish the Federal Commission on Weather Risk Data and Modeling.S.4806 - A bill to exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the Texas Panhandle fires. S.4900 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures. H.R.9680 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand ligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster. Senate Version: S.5134 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster.H.R.9702 - Wildfire Coordination Act H.R.9703 direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land.H.R.9750 - Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2024 H.R.9760 establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program. H.R.9771 amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support research into the effects of extreme weather on the subsurface natural and built environment, to support engineering standards and building codes for resilient designs against multihazards. S.5067 improve individual assistance provided by FEMA.H.R.9908 direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.H.R.9905 supplemental appropriations for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. (Jared Moskowitz, D-FL-23) H.R.9908 establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite. (Brittany Pettersen, D-CO-7) H.R.9909 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide a credit for hazard mitigation projects in connection with certain working waterfront property. (Chellie Pingree, D-ME-1) H.R.9935 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for the addition of skirting to certain manufactured homes. (Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-WA-3) H.R.10203 provide tax relief for damages relating to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. (Vern Buchanan, R-FL-16) H.R.10211 authorize the Secretary of HUD to make grants to States, territories, and Indian tribes to support local resiliency efforts. (Jason Crow, D-CO-6) H.R.10213 - To establish a whole-home repairs program for eligible homeowners and eligible landlords. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) H.R.10232 amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures. (Joe Neguse, D-CO-2) H.R.10235 - To require the Administrator of the FEMA 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. (Mike Quigley, D-IL-5) Senate Version: S.5386 require the Administrator of the FEMA 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. (Dick Durbin, D-IL) H.R.10380 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to allow a portion of general business credit carryforwards to be transferred by certain taxpayers affected by Federally declared disasters. (Greg Stuebe, R-FL-17) Senate Version: S.5457 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to allow a portion of general business credit carryforwards to be transferred by certain taxpayers affected by Federally declared disasters. (Lindsey Graham, R-SC) S.5466 amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide an advance refundable credit to offset certain flood insurance premiums. (Bill Cassidy, R-LA) S.5532 establish a Wildfire Intelligence Center. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.10523 establish and carry out a Federal Wildfire Relief Fund. (John Curtis, R-UT-3) S.5601 improve the NOAA's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data. (Maria Cantwell, D-WA) S.5561 establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk. (Chris Van Hollen, D-MD)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R.132 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.176 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages. H.R.189 - To require that only two alternatives be considered for proposed collaborative forest management activities, and for other purposes. H.R.243 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to require producers to establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs, and for other purposes. H.R.259 - To provide for an online repository for reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.318 - Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2023 - amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses. H.R.369 - To require the NIST to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials. H.R.480 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.482 - Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 H.R.550 - To direct the Administrator of the NOAA to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. S.116 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding, and for other purposes. H.R.600 - To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.662 - To amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.180 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.188 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.868 - To shorten the review period for the Congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes. H.R.934 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. S.310 - A bill to establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.1009 - To require the President develop a national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts, and for other purposes. S.479 - A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes. S.485 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes. H.R.1236 - To establish an Outdoor Restoration Fund for restoration and resilience projects, and for other purposesH.R.1242 - To make improvements to the role of the DOD in responding to domestic emergencies, including wildfires. H.R.1331 - To treat Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for purposes of determining the tax treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses. S.555 - A bill to improve disaster assistance programs of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. H.R.1517 / S.747 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes. H.R.1586 - To allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities. H.R.1605 - To authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.764 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for casualty losses incurred by reason of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and Hurricane Fiona. S.796 - A bill to exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and for other purposes. S.820 - A bill to add the CPSC to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group. H.R.1796 - To improve individual assistance provided by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.2371 - To ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.2505 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures, and for other purposes. H.R.2619 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a lookback rule in the case of certain Federally declared disasters for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining certain tax credits. H.R.2672/ S 1180 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2683 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. H.R.2966/ S 1370 - To reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the SBA, and for other purposes. H.R.3192 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations. S.1528 - A bill to streamline information sharing among Federal disaster assistance agencies, to expedite the delivery of life-saving assistance to disaster survivors, to speed the recovery of communities from disasters, to protect the security and privacy of information provided by disaster survivors, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - To provide for a moratorium on evictions from and foreclosures on residences during a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.3275 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the FEMA, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes. H.R.3296 - To provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency related to a wildfire is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. H.R.3301 - To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes. H.R.3439/ S 1715 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.3525 - To establish a Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program, and for other purposes.H.R.3615 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires, and for other purposes.H.R.3626 - To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to set training requirements on eligibility for certain emergency management performance grants, and for other purposes. H.R.3655 - To enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes. S.1686 - A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the HUD Secretary to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.1719 - A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes.H.R.3777 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.1764 - A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes. S.1858 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.4069 - To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes. H.R.4070 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. H.R.4235 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program, and for other purposes. H.R.4247 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to establish a task force on the California snowpack and flood mitigation, and for other purposes. S.2029 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. S.2097 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to improve a program that provides livestock disaster assistance, and for other programs. H.R.4295 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.4296 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes.H.R.4305/S 2106 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures. H.R.4539/S. 2236 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses. H.R.4584 - To improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks, and for other purposes. H.R.4774 - To direct the Administrator of the FEMA to issue guidance on extreme temperature events and resilience goals, and for other purposes. H.R.4866 - To direct the Administrator of the NOAA to establish a program to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration, and for other purposes. H.R.4970 - To provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires. H.R.5057 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster.S.2698 - A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster. H.R.5122 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance. H.R.5201 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.5250 - Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.5343 - Federal Disaster Responsibility Act S.2721 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes. S.2749 - Wildfire Resilient Communities Act S.2779 - A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes. H.R.5473 - To amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes. H.R.5574 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar threshold applicable to information reporting with respect to payments for qualified natural disaster expenses. H.R.5599 - To establish the FEMA as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes. S.2845 - A bill to prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the HUD from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the Small Business Administration. H.R.5626 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.5795 - To direct the heads of Federal agencies and departments to publish certain data with respect to disaster relief, and for other purposes. H.R.5863 - Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.2961 - A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5873 - To provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses with respect to certain major disasters occurring in 2023. H.R.5940 - To establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.3043 - Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.3067 - Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act S.3071 - Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act H.R.6029 - To provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.6080/ S 3120 - To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings, and for other purposes. H.R.6084 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met. H.R.6093 - To improve the NOAA's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes. H.R.6108 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.3147 - A bill to modify Department of Agriculture programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency, and for other purposes. H.R.6155 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on case management personnel turnover of the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.6311/ S 3261 - To require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes. H.R.6435 - To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6450/ S 3338 - To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board, and for other purposes. H.R.6497 - To amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.6567 - To require the FEMA to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible entities located in the territories of the United States. H.R.6861 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures.H.R.6882 - To enhance the Federal Government's planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government's 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.3468 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6994 - To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.6997 - To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.7043 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes. S.3606 - A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes. H.R.7061 - To provide loans and other financial assistance to small businesses affected by the wildfires on Maui, and for other purpose. H.R.7070 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes. S.3642 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the NOAA to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3711 - A bill to provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments. S.3777 - A bill to require Congress to budget in advance for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.7568 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.7604/ S 3896 - To provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023, and for other purposes. H.R.7666 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction. H.R.7849 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program, and for other purposes. S.3976 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"). S.4181 - A bill to require the development of a workforce plan for the FEMA. S.4203 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide emergency relief to producers that experienced losses as a result of disasters occurring in 2023, and for other purposes. S.4343 - A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the NOAA that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes. H.R.8456 - To require the Administrator of the FEMA and the HUD Secretary to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. S.4373 - A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. H.R.8582 - To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes. H.R.8616 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish a disaster deductible for each State to offset the amount provided to such State in response to a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.4446 - A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the NIST to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes. S.4480 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.8716 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.H.R.8790 - To expedite under the NEPA of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. S.4628 - A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes. H.R.8846 - To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters relating to severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. H.R.9037 - To require the development of a workforce plan for the FEMA. H.R.9064 - Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act H.R.9081 - To provide for emergency tax relief for taxpayers affected by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in certain Iowa counties H.R.9121 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes. H.R.9219 - To establish the Federal Commission on Weather Risk Data and Modeling, and for other purposes. S.4806 - A bill to exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the Texas Panhandle fires, and for other purposes. S.4900 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes. H.R.9680 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster, and for other purposes. S.5134 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster, and for other purposes.H.R.9702 - Wildfire Coordination Act H.R.9703 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land.H.R.9750 - Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2024 H.R.9760 - To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.9771 - To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support research into the effects of extreme weather on the subsurface natural and built environment, to support engineering standards and building codes for resilient designs against multihazards, and for other purposes. S.5067 - A bill to improve individual assistance provided by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.9908 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
2024 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R.132 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.176 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages. H.R.189 - To require that only two alternatives be considered for proposed collaborative forest management activities, and for other purposes. H.R.243 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to require producers to establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs, and for other purposes. H.R.259 - To provide for an online repository for reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.318 - Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2023 - amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses. H.R.369 - To require the NIST to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials. H.R.480 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.482 - Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 H.R.550 - To direct the Administrator of the NOAA to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. S.116 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding, and for other purposes. H.R.600 - To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.662 - To amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.180 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.188 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.868 - To shorten the review period for the Congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes. H.R.934 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. S.310 - A bill to establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.1009 - To require the President develop a national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts, and for other purposes. S.479 - A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes. S.485 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes. H.R.1236 - To establish an Outdoor Restoration Fund for restoration and resilience projects, and for other purposesH.R.1242 - To make improvements to the role of the DOD in responding to domestic emergencies, including wildfires. H.R.1331 - To treat Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for purposes of determining the tax treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses. S.555 - A bill to improve disaster assistance programs of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. H.R.1517 / S.747 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes. H.R.1586 - To allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities. H.R.1605 - To authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.764 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for casualty losses incurred by reason of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and Hurricane Fiona. S.796 - A bill to exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and for other purposes. S.820 - A bill to add the CPSC to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group. H.R.1796 - To improve individual assistance provided by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.2371 - To ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.2505 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures, and for other purposes. H.R.2619 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a lookback rule in the case of certain Federally declared disasters for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining certain tax credits. H.R.2672/ S 1180 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2683 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. H.R.2966/ S 1370 - To reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the SBA, and for other purposes. H.R.3192 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations. S.1528 - A bill to streamline information sharing among Federal disaster assistance agencies, to expedite the delivery of life-saving assistance to disaster survivors, to speed the recovery of communities from disasters, to protect the security and privacy of information provided by disaster survivors, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - To provide for a moratorium on evictions from and foreclosures on residences during a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.3275 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the FEMA, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes. H.R.3296 - To provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency related to a wildfire is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. H.R.3301 - To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes. H.R.3439/ S 1715 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.3525 - To establish a Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program, and for other purposes.H.R.3615 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires, and for other purposes.H.R.3626 - To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to set training requirements on eligibility for certain emergency management performance grants, and for other purposes. H.R.3655 - To enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes. S.1686 - A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the HUD Secretary to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.1719 - A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes.H.R.3777 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.1764 - A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes. S.1858 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.4069 - To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes. H.R.4070 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. H.R.4235 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program, and for other purposes. H.R.4247 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to establish a task force on the California snowpack and flood mitigation, and for other purposes. S.2029 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. S.2097 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to improve a program that provides livestock disaster assistance, and for other programs. H.R.4295 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.4296 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes.H.R.4305/S 2106 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures. H.R.4539/S. 2236 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses. H.R.4584 - To improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks, and for other purposes. H.R.4774 - To direct the Administrator of the FEMA to issue guidance on extreme temperature events and resilience goals, and for other purposes. H.R.4866 - To direct the Administrator of the NOAA to establish a program to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration, and for other purposes. H.R.4970 - To provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires. H.R.5057 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster.S.2698 - A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster. H.R.5122 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance. H.R.5201 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.5250 - Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.5343 - Federal Disaster Responsibility Act S.2721 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes. S.2749 - Wildfire Resilient Communities Act S.2779 - A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes. H.R.5473 - To amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes. H.R.5574 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar threshold applicable to information reporting with respect to payments for qualified natural disaster expenses. H.R.5599 - To establish the FEMA as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes. S.2845 - A bill to prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the HUD from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the Small Business Administration. H.R.5626 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.5795 - To direct the heads of Federal agencies and departments to publish certain data with respect to disaster relief, and for other purposes. H.R.5863 - Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.2961 - A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5873 - To provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses with respect to certain major disasters occurring in 2023. H.R.5940 - To establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.3043 - Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.3067 - Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act S.3071 - Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act H.R.6029 - To provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.6080/ S 3120 - To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings, and for other purposes. H.R.6084 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met. H.R.6093 - To improve the NOAA's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes. H.R.6108 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.3147 - A bill to modify Department of Agriculture programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency, and for other purposes. H.R.6155 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on case management personnel turnover of the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.6311/ S 3261 - To require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes. H.R.6435 - To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6450/ S 3338 - To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board, and for other purposes. H.R.6497 - To amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.6567 - To require the FEMA to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible entities located in the territories of the United States. H.R.6861 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures.H.R.6882 - To enhance the Federal Government's planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government's 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.3468 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6994 - To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.6997 - To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.7043 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes. S.3606 - A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes. H.R.7061 - To provide loans and other financial assistance to small businesses affected by the wildfires on Maui, and for other purpose. H.R.7070 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes. S.3642 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the NOAA to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3711 - A bill to provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments. S.3777 - A bill to require Congress to budget in advance for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.7568 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.7604/ S 3896 - To provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023, and for other purposes. H.R.7666 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction. H.R.7849 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program, and for other purposes. S.3976 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"). S.4181 - A bill to require the development of a workforce plan for the FEMA. S.4203 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide emergency relief to producers that experienced losses as a result of disasters occurring in 2023, and for other purposes. S.4343 - A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the NOAA that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes. H.R.8456 - To require the Administrator of the FEMA and the HUD Secretary to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. S.4373 - A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. H.R.8582 - To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes. H.R.8616 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish a disaster deductible for each State to offset the amount provided to such State in response to a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.4446 - A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the NIST to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes. S.4480 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.8716 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.H.R.8790 - To expedite under the NEPA of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. S.4628 - A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes. H.R.8846 - To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters relating to severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. H.R.9037 - To require the development of a workforce plan for the FEMA. H.R.9064 - Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act H.R.9081 - To provide for emergency tax relief for taxpayers affected by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in certain Iowa counties H.R.9121 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian Tribal Governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes. H.R.9219 - To establish the Federal Commission on Weather Risk Data and Modeling, and for other purposes. S.4806 - A bill to exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the Texas Panhandle fires, and for other purposes. S.4900 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes. H.R.9680 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster, and for other purposes. S.5134 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster, and for other purposes.H.R.9702 - Wildfire Coordination Act H.R.9703 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land.H.R.9750 - Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2024 H.R.9760 - To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes. H.R.9771 - To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support research into the effects of extreme weather on the subsurface natural and built environment, to support engineering standards and building codes for resilient designs against multihazards, and for other purposes. S.5067 - A bill to improve individual assistance provided by the FEMA, and for other purposes. H.R.9908 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
2024 · second_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
H.R.132 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.176 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages. H.R.189 - To require that only two alternatives be considered with respect to certain proposed collaborative forest management activities, and for other purposes. H.R.243 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to require producers to establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs, and for other purposes. H.R.259 - To provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.318 - Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act of 2023 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses. H.R.369 - To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials. H.R.480 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for fire management assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.482 - Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 H.R.550 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. S.116 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding, and for other purposes. H.R.600 - To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.662 - To amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.180 - A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, and for other purposes. S.188 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.868 - To shorten the review period for the Congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes. H.R.934 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. S.310 - A bill to establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.1009 - To require the President develop a national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts, and for other purposes. S.479 - A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes. S.485 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes. H.R.1236 - To establish an Outdoor Restoration Fund for restoration and resilience projects, and for other purposes H.R.1242 - To make improvements to the role of the Department of Defense in responding to domestic emergencies, including wildfires. H.R.1331 - To treat Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for purposes of determining the tax treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses. S.555 - A bill to improve disaster assistance programs of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. H.R.1517 / S.747 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes. H.R.1586 - To allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities. H.R.1605 - To authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.764 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for casualty losses incurred by reason of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and Hurricane Fiona. S.796 - A bill to exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and for other purposes. S.820 - A bill to add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group. H.R.1796 - To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.2371 - To ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.2505 - To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures, and for other purposes. H.R.2619 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a lookback rule in the case of certain Federally declared disasters for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining certain tax credits. H.R.2672/ S 1180 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2683 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, and for other purposes. H.R.2966/ S 1370 - To reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.3192 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations. S.1528 - A bill to streamline the sharing of information among Federal disaster assistance agencies, to expedite the delivery of life-saving assistance to disaster survivors, to speed the recovery of communities from disasters, to protect the security and privacy of information provided by disaster survivors, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - To provide for a moratorium on evictions from and foreclosures on residences during a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.3275 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes. H.R.3296 - To provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency related to a wildfire is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. H.R.3301 - To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes. H.R.3439/ S 1715 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes. H.R.3525 - To establish a Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3615 - To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R.3626 - To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to set training requirements on eligibility for certain emergency management performance grants, and for other purposes. H.R.3655 - To enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes. S.1686 - A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.1719 - A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes. H.R.3777 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.1764 - A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes. S.1858 - A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.4069 - To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes. H.R.4070 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs. H.R.4235 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program, and for other purposes. H.R.4247 - To direct the Secretary of the Army to establish a task force on the California snowpack and flood mitigation, and for other purposes. S.2029 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. S.2097 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to improve a program that provides livestock disaster assistance, and for other programs. H.R.4295 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.4296 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes. H.R.4305/S 2106 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures. H.R.4539/S. 2236 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses. H.R.4584 - To improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks, and for other purposes. H.R.4774 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance on extreme temperature events and resilience goals, and for other purposes. H.R.4866 - To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a program to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration, and for other purposes. H.R.4970 - To provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires. H.R.5057 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster. S.2698 - A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster. H.R.5122 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance. H.R.5201 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.5250 - Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.5343 - Federal Disaster Responsibility Act S.2721 - A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes. S.2749 - Wildfire Resilient Communities Act S.2779 - A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, and for other purposes. H.R.5473 - To amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes. H.R.5574 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar threshold applicable to information reporting with respect to payments for qualified natural disaster expenses. H.R.5599 - To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency, and for other purposes. S.2845 - A bill to prohibit recipients of disaster recovery relief assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development from penalizing applicants that declined assistance from the Small Business Administration. H.R.5626 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.5795 - To direct the heads of Federal agencies and departments to publish certain data with respect to disaster relief, and for other purposes. H.R.5863 - Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.2961 - A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5873 - To provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses with respect to certain major disasters occurring in 2023. H.R.5940 - To establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. S.3043 - Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 S.3067 - Facilitating Hazard Mitigation Projects Act S.3071 - Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act H.R.6029 - To provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. H.R.6080/ S 3120 - To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings, and for other purposes. H.R.6084 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met. H.R.6093 - To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes. H.R.6108 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.3147 - A bill to modify Department of Agriculture programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency, and for other purposes. H.R.6155 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on case management personnel turnover of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.6311/ S 3261 - To require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes. H.R.6435 - To ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6450/ S 3338 - To provide for a National Disaster Safety Board, and for other purposes. H.R.6497 - To amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.6567 - To require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible entities located in the territories of the United States. H.R.6861 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against tax for wildfire mitigation expenditures. H.R.6882 - To enhance the Federal Government's planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government's 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.3468 - To require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes. H.R.6994 - To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.6997 - To establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes. H.R.7043 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes. S.3606 - A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes. H.R.7061 - To provide loans and other financial assistance to small businesses affected by the wildfires on Maui, and for other purpose. H.R.7070 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes. S.3642 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3711 - A bill to provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments. S.3777 - A bill to require Congress to budget in advance for disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.7568 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. H.R.7604/ S 3896 - To provide enhanced disaster unemployment assistance to victims of the Hawaii wildfires of 2023, and for other purposes. H.R.7666 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction. H.R.7849 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program, and for other purposes. S.3976 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"). S.4181 - A bill to require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. S.4203 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide emergency relief to producers that experienced losses as a result of disasters occurring in 2023, and for other purposes. S.4343 - A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes. H.R.8456 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes. S.4373 - A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. H.R.8582 - To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes. H.R.8616 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish a disaster deductible for each State to offset the amount provided to such State in response to a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.4446 - A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes. S.4480 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes. H.R.8716 - To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. H.R.8790 - To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. S.4628 - A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes. H.R.8846 - To provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters relating to severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Ms. Roybal-Allard moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3219.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Visclosky asked unanmious consent to vacate the proceedings for a recorded vote on the DeSantis amendment No. 47, to the end that the Chair put the question on the amendment de novo. Agreed to without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeSantis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeSantis demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSantis amendment No. 47.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 45.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cartwright amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 43.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster amendment No. 42.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 38.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 35.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dunn amendment No. 31.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 13.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brendan F. Boyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Brendan F. Boyle demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brendan F. Boyle amendment No. 12.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Suozzi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Suozzi amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 8.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 478, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Granger en bloc amendment No. 1.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 478 and Rule XVIII.
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 478, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 3219.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6493-6512)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3219 as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6491-6492)
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee now rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mitchell amendment No. 70.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Budd amendment No. 64.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 63.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 62.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 61.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 60.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 59.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 58.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 57.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 56.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kihuen amendment No. 55.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 54.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosen amendment No. 53.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 52.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster amendment No. 51.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) amendment No. 50.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 49.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Esty(CT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Esty(CT) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty (CT) amendment No. 44.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 43.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6437-6462)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3219 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 42.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 41.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment No. 40.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norcross amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 39.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castor(FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor(FL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 38.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment No. 37.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck amendment No. 35.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 32.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mitchell amendment No. 36.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6428-6437)
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Simpson en bloc amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 27.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 23.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brat amendment No. 21.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ratcliffe amendment No. 20.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green amendment No. 13.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Dent en bloc amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 11.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 9.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shea-Porter amendment No. 8.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 7.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 6.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Griffith amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Griffith demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 5.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan(OH) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Love amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 473, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 3219.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 473 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3219 with 2 hours of general debate. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-30 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 473. (consideration: CR H6335-6428; text: CR H6371-6407)
Rule H. Res. 473 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 473 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3219 with 2 hours of general debate. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-30 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-219, by Ms. Granger.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12100
Introduced in House
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| HRES 478 | 115th | Related bill |
| HRES 473 | 115th | Procedurally-related |
| HR 695 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 4877 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3354 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3266 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3162 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 2998 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1977 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1892 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1625 | 115th | Related bill |
| HJRES 128 | 115th | Related bill |
| HJRES 124 | 115th | Related bill |
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Defense
HOUSE H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Oppose) H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (Oppose)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Defense
HOUSE H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Oppose) H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (Oppose)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Defense
Support for efforts to encourage competition in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle; monitor S. 1519 / H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (P.L. 115-91); H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018; and H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY18 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.2810 & S.1519) FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act(H.R.6157 & S.3159) FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.5513 & S.2987) Issue: Navy R&D and Naval degaussing program
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Defense
FY18 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.2810 & S.1519) FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act(H.R.6157 & S.3159) FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.5513 & S.2987) Issue: Navy R&D and Naval degaussing program
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Defense
FY18 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.2810 & S.1519) FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act(H.R.6157) FY19 National Defense Authorization Act Issue: Navy R&D and Naval degaussing program
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Defense
FY18 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.2810 & S.1519) FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) Issue: Navy R&D and Naval degaussing program
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements
Client expense: $3,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation H. Con. Res. 71 - Establishing the congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2018 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. H.R. 3354 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments (Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018) H.R. 3266 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments H.R. 3267 - CJS appropriations Act 2018 H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act H.R. 4667 - Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. Con. Res. 3 - Setting forth the Congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2017 S. Con. Res. __ - Setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2018 S. 1535 - FUTURE Act S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 FY2018 Proposed Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill and various riders in Chairmans mark (Tongass, Roadless) Nominations Barry Myers for Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Client expense: $74,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · first_quarter · Defense
HOUSE H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Oppose) H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (Oppose)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018- To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement A
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation and policies relating to: Authorization and appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations for antimicrobial research programs FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program FY 2017 and 2018 appropriations for the FDA Pediatric Device Consortia Grant Program Impact of sequestration on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and other discretionary Department of Health and Human Services spending H. J. Res. 2 - Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States H.R. 3/S. 2979 - Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 H.R. 244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 H.R. 695 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1370 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 2266 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6147 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 H. Con. Res. 71 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027 H.J.Res. 123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 H.J.Res. 124 - Making further additional continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2018 appropriations (LHHS, Defense) -- H.R.3354 "Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.R.3219 "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.R.3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018"; S.1771 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018"; H.J.Res.123 Continuing Resolution; H.R.1370 Continuing Resolution; H.R.195 (Continuing Resolution (through February 8, 2018)); H.R.1301 (Continuing Resolution); H.R.1625 (Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018); FY 2019 Defense appropriations -- HR 6157 "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019" and S. 3159 -- "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019"; FY 2019 Labor-HHS appropriations -- House Subcommittee Draft (no number has been posted) and S. 3158 -- "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $69,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R.2810/ S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, provisions related to government contracts; H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018, provisions related government contracts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Support for Military Education Savings Accounts Policy changes in the Department of State's Office of Children's issues, regarding adoption; Signed letter to President Trump and Sec. of State Pompeo (as per saveadoptions.org letter) Letter to HHS Secretary Azar II re.Title X Family Planning Program Integrated with Abortion. H.R.5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (Banks) S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" S.2311, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" (Graham) H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Support for Military Education Savings Accounts H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" Support any legislation to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplains own conscience Support for missile defense funding Opposition to gender-integrated basic training in the military Opposition to women in combat infringements. Opposition to all social experiments imposed upon Americas military.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5895; S. 2975; Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, 2019; Title III, Department of Energy, all provisions and issues relating to the Department of Energy, and its science, energy, and national security programs. H.R. 5952, S. 3072; Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019; NASA, Science, Planetary Science, Technology, provisions related to deep space missions; NOAA, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Procurement, Acquisition and Construction, provisions related to research super computing; National Science Foundation, Research and Related Activities; FBI, provisions related to biodefense lab operations H.R. 3219, H.R. 695, H.R. 6157, S. 3159; Defense Appropriations Bill, 2018/2019; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; issues related to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense; retrofitable anti-icing technologies; non-standard commercial vehicles; O&M Budget Defense Health Agency, Biological Dosimetry Network for Radiological/Nuclear Events; Defense Health Program, Operational Risk Management of Deployment Exposures, Medical Technology Development, Biomarker Development S.3109, H.R. 6776; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2019; Science and Technology Directorate, all issues related to laboratory facilities, and research, development, acquisition, and operations; all issues related to BioWatch program, issues related to chemical and biological readiness. H.R.5961 S.2976; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; FDA Deeming Regulations issues; Cyber Security of Medical Devices H.R.6470, S. 3158; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies, 2019; Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (CARB); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,Issues related to Center for Disease Control's Opioid Research grants, National Center for Environmental Health, Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Register, Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Environmental and Public Health Tracking Network; CMS/Center for Program Integrity, Medicare Advantage, issues related to combating waste, fraud, and abuse; National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, issues related to computing and data analytics. H.R. 5786 S 3024; MilCon-VA; VA - Veteran's Health Administration; Medical & Prosthetic Research; Million Veteran Program; Alternative Pain Medication Research Issues related to the Administration's Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for the Department of Energy and its science, energy, and national security programs.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
340B Drug Discount Program ---Program Implementation & Oversight ---S.3158: Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---H.R. 4710: 340B Pause Act ---H.R. 5598: 340B Optimization Act Access to Medicines/World Health Organization Antibiotic & Diagnostic Tax Credit ---H.R. 1840: Reinvigorating Antibiotic and Diagnostic Innovation Biodefense Research, Development and Procurement Issues (Non-funding) ---Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program ---Implementation of Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act ---H.R. 6378/S.2852: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Innovation Act (PAHPAIA) ---H.R. 7328: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Innovation Act of 2018 ---National Biodefense Strategy ---Gene Editing Biosimilars ---Access to Samples for Testing ---Coding ---Naming ---Interchangeability and Pharmacy Substitution ---S. 974/H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 Drug Evaluation and Review ---Compassionate Use/Expanded Access ---Expedited Pathways ---FDA Proposed Rule on Changes to Drug Labeling ---Patient-Focused Drug Development ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI Implementation ---FDA Management & Financial Accountability ---FDA Hiring Flexibility ---Priority Review Voucher Program ---Regulatory Reform & Modernization ---Use of Real World Evidence Drug Importation ---S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act ---S.771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs ---General Drug Manufacturing, Quality & Distribution ---Pharmacy Compounding & Oversight ---Drug Shortages ---Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability ---Counterfeiting Drug Pricing ---HHS Blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out of pocket costs ---S. 1348: Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry from Keeping Drugs Expensive (SPIKE) Act of 2017 ---S. 1369 / H.R. 2974: Stop Price Gouging Act ---S. 637: Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act ---S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs ---H.R. 6505: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2018 Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance Programs ---S.3158: Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biodefense/Biomedical/Emergency Preparedness Research, Development and Procurement ---H.R. 3219: Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2018 ---S.3158: Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---FY 2020 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations (Discussion Draft House/Senate) Funding for National Institutes of Health ---S.3158: Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Programs ---S.3158: Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Generic Drug Entry ---Access to Samples for Testing ---Generic Drug Application Review Reforms ---S. 974/H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 ---H.R. 749: Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act ---Incentives for Generic Drug Entry ---H.R. 297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act Medicaid ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement ---Pricing and Reimbursement Provisions ---IP Provisions ---Regulatory Harmonization US-UK Trade Agreement ---IP Provisions ---Pricing and Reimbursement Provisions ---Regulatory Harmonization US-EU Trade Agreement ---IP Provisions ---Pricing and Reimbursement Provisions ---Regulatory Harmonization US-Japan Trade Agreement ---IP Provisions ---Pricing and Reimbursement Provisions ---Regulatory Harmonization Opioid Crisis ---NIH Research ---FDA Reforms ---Coverage and Reimbursement ---Transparency ---H.R. 5590: Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act ---H.R. 5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act ---H.R. 5473: Better Pain Management Through Better Data Act ---H.R. 5806: 21st Century Tools for Pain Addiction Treatment ---H.R. 6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ---S.2665: Providing Clarity in Development of Pain Treatment ---S.2669: Advancing Innovation in Alternative Pain and Addiction Therapies Act ---S.2680: Opioid Crisis Response Act ---S.2769: HEAL Act Orphan Drug Issues ---Tax Credit Reimbursement for Innovative Products ---HHS Blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out of pocket costs ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program ---Third Party Support of Patient Premiums and Cost-Sharing Obligations ---Value-based Contracting and Communications ---S. 1688: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2017 ---S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs ---H.R. 6505: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2018 Trade and Foreign Drug Price Controls Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---Vaccine and Anti-Microbial Resistance Product Development and Incentives ---Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---Vaccine Safety ---Adult Immunization Education ---Vaccine Quality Measure Diagnostic and Personalized Medicine Regulation and Oversight Precision Medicine Initiative
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Support for efforts to encourage competition in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle; monitor S. 1519 / H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (P.L. 115-91); H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018; and H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
-HR 129 - No Armed Drones Act (NADA) of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 135 - Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 239 - Support for Rapid Innovation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 240 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 584 - Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 666 - DHS Insider Threat and Mitigation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 923 - To repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 940 - Securing Communications of Utilities from Terrorist Threats (SCOUTS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 945 - Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1110 - Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1272 - Cold Case Record Collections Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1324 - Securing Internet of Things Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1335 - Cybersecurity Responsibility Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1340 - Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2481 - Protecting Our Ability to Counter Hacking Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2930 - Drone Innovation Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2997 - 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3010 - Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3101 - Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3180 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3202 - Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3470 - GPS Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3644 - Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3718 - International Communications Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3776 - Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3968 - Small Business Cybersecurity Enhancement Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3975 - Cyber Breach Notification Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3989 - USA Liberty Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4036 - Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4124 - USA RIGHTS Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4163 - Cyber Shield Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4447 - Cyber Tipline Modernization Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4668 - Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4747 - Defending U.S. Government Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5099 - Enhancing DHS Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5166 - Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5239 - Cyber Sense Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5331 - The Foreign Entities Reform Act of 2018 (FERA) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5388 - Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5576 - Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5733 - Department of Homeland Security Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5822 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5823 - Secure Data Act of 2018- all provisions related to cable. -HR 5841 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6001 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6044 - Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications (ENCRYPT) Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 6229 - National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6430 - Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6438 - DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6638 - Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 200 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy - all provisions related to cable. -S 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 151 - Terror Intelligence Improvement Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 278 - Support for Rapid Innovation Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 406 - Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 412 - State and Local Cyber Protection Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 536 - Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 631 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1157 - Protecting Our Ability to Counter Hacking Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1272 - A bill to preserve State, local, and tribal authorities and private property rights with respect to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 1339 - Liberty Through Strength Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1405 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration - all provisions related to cable. -S 1410 - A bill to further the development of unmanned aircraft system technology through investing in additional research, building a trained workforce, and establishing working groups to address near-term and long-term challenges - all provisions related to cable. -S 1475 - A bill to provide for the identification and documentation of best practices for cyber hygiene by the National Institute of Standards and Technology - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - International Communications Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1755 - Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1761 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1997 - USA RIGHTS Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2020 - Cyber Shield Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2234 - IOT Consumer TIPS Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2289 - Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2296 - Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2385 - Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2391 - Defending U.S. Government Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2392 - Cyber SAFETY Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2593 - Secure Elections Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2620 - Federal Cyber Joint Duty Program Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2735 - Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2806 - National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2836 - Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2847 - Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules (SMARTER) Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2999 - National Cybersecurity Exercise Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3085 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3309 - DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -SRes 23 - Resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues pertaining to appropriations for military construction; Defense, FY 2018; S 1557/HR 2998 Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2018 as it relates to Military Construction; HR 3219 Minibus FY2018 Appropriations for Defense, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch & Military Construction as it relates to military construction. H.R.3354 -Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018;HR 5786-S3024 Military Construction VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2019. H.Res.440 Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - issues related to funding levels for Manufacturing USA Institutes and issues related to Buy America requirements for manufactured products.
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Various issues relating to the reciprocity of concealed weapon permits; reporting and transfer requirements for National Instant Criminal History Background Checks (NICS); gun control by the Center for Disease Control and the Department of Justice; the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; the interstate transportation of firearms; National Firearms Act; firearm grants; Department of justice Operation Choke Point; Extreme Risk Protection Orders; firearm storage; waiting periods for the purchase of firearms or ammunition; crimes committed with a firearm; funding and implementation of school security; and related matters. H.R.34, H.R.38, H.R.57, H.R.62, H.R.84, H.R.163, H.R.358, H.R.367, S.59, S.80, H.R.445, H.R.509, S.159, H.R.810, H.R.1045, H.R.1047, H.R.1079, S.446, H.R.1278, S.533, H.R.1475, H.R.1478, S.618, H.R.1612, H.R.1692, H.R.1708, H.R.1746, H.R.1832, S.834, H.R.1976, H.R.1982, H.R.2097, S.1185, H.R.2561, H.R.2598, S.1212, H.R.2620, H.Res.367, H.R.2670, H.R.2784, H.R.2810, S.1324, H.R.2841, H.R.2940, H.R.2945, H.R.2951, S.1397, H.R.2980, S.1435, H.R.3054, S.1505, H.R.3139, S.1519, S.1557, H.R.3219, H.R.3267, S.1592, H.R.3354, H.R.3355, H.R.3361, H.R.3362, S.1662, H.R.3464, H.R.3613, S.1780, H.R.3790, S.1854, S.1923, S.1939, H.R.3984, H.R.3987, H.R.4018, H.R.4025, S.1992, S.2009, S.2044, S.2045, H.R.4183, H.R.4186, H.R.4192, H.R.4268, H.R.4290, S.2094, H.R.4343, S.2129, S.2135, H.R.4434, S.2161, H.R.4471, H.Res.645, H.R.4573, H.R.4639, H.R.4909, H.R.5107, S.2486, H.R.5134, H.R.5135, H.R.5139, S.2492, S.2495, H.R.5161, H.R.5164, S.2502, H.R.5185, H.R.5186, S.2513, H.R.5225, H.R.5268, H.R.5285, H.R.5324, H.R.5332, S.2618, H.R.5380, S.2703, H.R.5652, H.R.5941, H.R.6075, H.R.6278, H.R.6629, S.3335, H.R.6691, H.Res.1051, H.R.6697, H.R.6713, H.R.6747, S.3506, H.R. 7274, H.R. 7390
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY18(H.R.3219)& FY19(H.R.6157 & S.3159) Department of Defense Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY19 (h.R.5961 & S.2976) Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act-AG research FY19(H.R.5895 & S.2975) Energy & Water Appropriations Act-Corp of Engineers FY18 (H.R.3219) FY19 (H.R.6157 & S.3159) Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY19(H.R.5952 & S.3072) Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Act FY19 (H.R.3109) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5895/S. 2975, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5952/S. 3072, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961/S. 2976, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6072/S. 3023, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6147/S. 3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157/S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6258/S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6385/S. 3108, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6470/S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6776/S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 including the following provisions: ~~Additional customs officers at ports of entry ~~Modernizing security and trade processes ~~H2B returning worker exemption ~~Funding of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, Automated Indicator Sharing capability, Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Fiscal Year 2019 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year Various issues relating to appropriations for the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); blacklisting of government contractors that change corporate domicile; funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED); funding issues relating to the USPTO; funding issues relating to the U.S. Copyright Office; funding issues relating to the Department of Justice; funding issues relating to the Department of Homeland Security; funding issues relating to the State Department; IP issues relating to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; funding and IP issues relating to the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; USPTO IP Attache Program; budget policy; Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations process reform
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 · Defense
HOUSE H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Oppose) H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (Oppose)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (funding for LIHEAP); House and Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (funding for NIST); House and Senate Budget Resolutions (energy issues, generally); H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, FY 2018; H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity, smart grid); H.R. 3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST); H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (amendment re: Waters of the United States rule); H.R. 3358, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP); S.1609, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity, smart grid); S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST); S.1771, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP); 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; H.R.1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, (Division D - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Division G - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Division H - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); H.R.1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Division B - Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018); H.R. 5175 Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act; H.R. 5895, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Division A - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies); HR 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019 (Title I - Department of the Interior, Title II - Environmental Protection Agency, Title III - Related Agencies); Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (Title II - Department of Health and Human Services: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); FY 19 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; H.R. 6157, Departments of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Title II - Department of Health and Human Services: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); R&D funding for energy storage; DOE lab and electric utility funding opportunities.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18 (H.R.3219) & FY19 (H.R.6157) Department of Defense Appropriations Act)- Medical Research & Development
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.615 & S.3159) Medical Research
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.6157 & S.3159) Medical Research
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to vehicles, military vehicle R & D, lighting, circuit breakers, ship building, critical power research and development, military circuit breakers, additive manufacturing, and technology development Issues related to funding and procurement of aircraft FY 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 3219) FY 2018 Department of Energy; Energy and Water Appropriations Act / Vehicle Technology program (H.R. 3266 & S.1609) FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 6157) FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 5895 & S. 2975)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
FY18 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.2810 & S.1519) FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act(H.R.6157 & S.3159) FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.5513 & S.2987) Issue: Navy R&D and Naval degaussing program
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation H. Con. Res. 71 - Establishing the congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2018 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. H.R. 3354 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments (Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018) H.R. 3266 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 and amendments H.R. 3267 - CJS appropriations Act 2018 H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act H.R. 4667 - Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. Con. Res. 3 - Setting forth the Congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2017 S. Con. Res. __ - Setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. for fiscal year 2018 S. 1535 - FUTURE Act S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 FY2018 Proposed Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill and various riders in Chairmans mark (Tongass, Roadless) Nominations Barry Myers for Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Client expense: $77,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitored: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, HR 3355, FY2018, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding. H.R.3219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018, Chemical and biological counter measures. FY2019 DHS Appropriations - TSA Funding FY2019 Defense Appropriations - Chemical Bio Funding FY2019 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - Opioid Funding Monitored: FY2019 Labor HHS Bill - Reimbursement for Medical Devices
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Monitored: H.R.3219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018, Chemical and biological counter measures. FY2019 Defense Appropriations - Chemical Bio Funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Issues related to CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives) technology and detection solutions for the Department of Defense. H.R.6157/S.3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.115-245). H.R.5515/S.2987, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232). Monitored: H.R.3219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018, Chemical and biological counter measures.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding for aviation security and homeland security technologies, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding and chemical and biological counter measures. S.3109/H.R.6776, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding. H.R.6157/S.3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019, Chemical Biological Funding. H.R.5952/S.3072, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Opioid Funding. S.3158/H.R.6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Reimbursement for Medical Devices. H.R.6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.115-245). Monitored: H.R.3355, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2018, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding. H.R.3219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2018, Chemical and biological counter measures.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, supporting the legislation to provide addition resources to address non-point water pollution. HR. 5895, four-bill minibus: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019, opposing riders that undermine the Clean Water Rule. HR. 6147 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing numerous riders the undermine protection of water quality and air quality. Supporting adding provisions that would block offshore drilling, and opposing the overall legislation. S. 3073 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing provisions that treat biomass as carbon neutral, and opposing adding provisions that would undermine water quality and air quality. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act, opposing the inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge language, which threatens water quality. H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing many provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections, as well as providing inadequate funding. H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 , opposing provisions that weaken clean water protections. H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 3303, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018", opposing the legislation as weakening section 401 of the Clean Water Act. H.R. 2, House Farm Bill/Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing provisions that weaken pesticide and clean water protections. S. 3564, Low Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018, supporting the legislation in its entirety. S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act, supporting provisions on drinking water infrastructure and monitoring, and natural infrastructure S. 2461, BRICK Act of 2018,. Opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, opposing provisions that weaken stormwater protections. Support S.3564, the "Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018," for improvements to water infrastructure. Oppose H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, for anti-environment riders.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Defense
General work related to military circuit breakers, military vehicle research & development, advanced energy management,technology development, and additive manufacturing FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY18 Department of Energy & Water Appropriations Act (H.R.3266 & S.1609) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.6157 & S.3159) FY19 Department of Energy & Water Appropriations Act (H.R.5895 & S.2975)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
General work related to military circuit breakers, military vehicle research & development, advanced energy management,technology development, and additive manufacturing FY18 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.3219) FY18 Department of Energy & Water Appropriations Act (H.R.3266 & S.1609) FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.6157 & S.3159) FY19 Department of Energy & Water Appropriations Act (H.R.5895 & S.2975)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE