Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017
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Introduced
November 29, 2017
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November 29, 2017
Primary Sponsor
Alexander X. MooneyRepublican(WV)
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Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 This bill eliminates the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the Department of the Treasury. The bill also amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to remove the FIO director as a nonvoting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Year end funding and COVID relief bill. Issue: The CARES Act temporarily suspends the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) S.4325 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2020 Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · third_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · second_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| FL |
| Ralph Norman | Republican | SC |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Warren Davidson | Republican | OH |
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · third_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488 - The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 - Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · second_quarter · Insurance
Discussions related to the following bills introduced from the previous Congress: S.488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · first_quarter · Insurance
S.488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 International Insurance Standards. HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins). H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. S.__ Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. S. 488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. Tracking: H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the U.S. Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail. Issue: postal reform. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
Client expense: $1,024,543 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board; Senior Safe Act H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. * H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. * H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.* H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. * H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Regulation Best Interest - The rule would establish a standard of conduct for broker-dealers and natural persons who are associated persons of a broker-dealer when making a recommendation of any securities transaction or investment strategy involving securities to a retail customer.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1708 - 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 , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5470 - To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6163 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to reform the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and to prohibit the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from serving as the administrator of redress payments, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5825 - To expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6292 - To amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to expand the types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5629 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Food Security Act of 1985 to enact reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance called for in President Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019, ALL PROVISIONS S.3670 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (Tim Scott, SC), ALL PROVISIONS S.3703 - NFIP Extension Act of 2018 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (Marco Rubio), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7187 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program until December 7, 2018 (Thomas MacArthur, R-NJ), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7133 - Captive Insurers Clarification Act - To clarify the definition of nonadmitted insurer under the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, and for other purposes (Peter Welch, D-VT-At Large), ALL PROVISIONS S.3628 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (John Kennedy, LA), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7388 - National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act of 2018 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Thomas MacArthur, R-NJ), ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
Client expense: $90,632 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017; H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act; H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act; S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act ; Guidance on the Effects of a Lapse of Appropriation for the NFIP;H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018; S.3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
Client expense: $90,632 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537/ H.R. 3762 International Insurance Standards HR 3861 FIO Reform; H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. HR 3746/S 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. S. 2180 Amendment to S. 2155 (Murray/Collins) H.R. 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act addressing Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board; Senior Safe Act H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. * H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. * H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.* H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. * H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act - issues related to McCarran Ferguson Act H.R. 1422/S.563 - Flood Market Parity and Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 1423 - The National Flood Insurance Programs and Reauthroization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 1558 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities preparation Act (entire) H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act (titles I, VI, VII, X, and XI) H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (entire) H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2565, National Flood Insurance Act (entire) S. 3528, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (entire) H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2875 the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 (entire) S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a state insurance regulator, and for other purposes. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (entire) H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act (entire) H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (entire) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the U.S. - E.U. Insurance Covered Agreement Issues related to international insurance standards Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provisions which may impact insurance regulation Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Systematic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to U.S. Department of Treasury regulations regarding approval and listing of Certified Sureties. (T-List) H.R. 5666, Primary Regulations of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (entire) H.R. 6292, Nonprofit Property Protection Act (entire) H.R. 3353, Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM)-entire S.488, Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (title XIV)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, HR 4885 FAIR RATES Act of 2018 - monitor this bill, HR 3746 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017, US HR 4537 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017, US HR 4483 Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 - monitor this bill, HR 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017, HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1708 - 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 , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5470 - To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6163 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to reform the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and to prohibit the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from serving as the administrator of redress payments, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5825 - To expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6292 - To amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to expand the types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5629 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Food Security Act of 1985 to enact reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance called for in President Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019, ALL PROVISIONS S.3670 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (Tim Scott, SC), ALL PROVISIONS S.3703 - NFIP Extension Act of 2018 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (Marco Rubio), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7187 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program until December 7, 2018 (Thomas MacArthur, R-NJ), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7133 - Captive Insurers Clarification Act - To clarify the definition of nonadmitted insurer under the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, and for other purposes (Peter Welch, D-VT-At Large), ALL PROVISIONS S.3628 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (John Kennedy, LA), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.7388 - National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act of 2018 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Thomas MacArthur, R-NJ), ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S 1360 - The International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act; HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; HR 4537 The International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; support legislation to promote the state-based system of insurance regulation and enhance Congressional review of international insurance agreements; HR 3861-The Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 - support this bill which seeks to clarify the proper roles of state and federal government regarding the regulation of insurance. HR 4483 The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act 2017 - monitor this bill. S 2155 The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act - monitoring all aspects pertaining to insurance companies. HR 3746/S. 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, support for these bills which seek to clarify the primacy of state insurance regulation over insurance products. HR 6743 Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act - monitoring the potential impact of this bill on insurance companies.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. S. 488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. Tracking: H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the U.S. Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail. Issue: postal reform. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
Client expense: $1,024,543 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
FIN - Fourth Quarter Report - 2018 Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned.
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 109 Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductions H.R. 762 Holocaust Era Insurance Policy Claimants Legal Rights H.R. 871 Premiums Paid on Non-cash-value Property H.R. 879 Flood Insurance Rates and Rate Maps H.R. 1321 Up Front Mortgage Premium Reduction Guidance H.R. 1422 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1423 National Flood Insurance Program S. 258 Holocaust Era Insurance Policies Claimants Rights S. 563 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1929 National Flood Insurance Program Cost of Compliance H.R. 2170 Agricultural Structure in Special Flood Hazard Zones H.R. 2246 Mandatory Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 2868 Flood Insurance Unreasonable Premium Rates Protection H.R. 2874 Flood Insurance Reforms S. 1025 Crop Insurance Federal Spending S. 1058 National Flood Insurance Program Contract Terminations S. 1313 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1360 Insurance Policy Advisory Committee S. 1368 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization H.R. 3285 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3363 Insurance Uniformity and Reciprocity H.R. 3698 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance Providers H.R. 3723 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3746 Persons Regulated by a State Insurance Regulator H.R. 3762 State-Based System of Insurance Regulation H.R. 3823 Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension S. 1571 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1773 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance H.R. 4154 Flood Insurance Premium Rates H.R. 4159 Collection of Annual Premiums Under the FHA Program H.R. 4483 Department of the Treasury Federal Insurance Office H.R. 4537 State-Based System of Insurance Regulation S. 2090 Flood Mapping Program Reform S. 2091 Relief from Surcharges for Small Business S. 2092 Flood Insurance Agents Continuing Education S. 2093 Authority of FEMA Administrator H.R. 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act H.R. 4885 Auto Insurance Costs And Payout Amounts Disparity H.R. 4905 National Flood Insurance Program Rate Maps H.R. 5059 Insurance Savings and Loan Holding Companies H.R. 5381 Insurance Risk H.R. 5405 Price Loss Coverage Payments S. 2361 Captive Insurance Companies H.R. 5502 Insurance Rates and Income Proxies H.R. 5543 Flood Insurance Expenses Tax Credit H.R. 5559 Preparation of Flood Maps H.R. 5618 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements H.R. 5973 Report on Risk Transfer H.R. 6379 National Flood Insurance Program Extension H.R. 6402 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 6746 Sustainable Housing Finance System H.R. 1558 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2565 Flood Insurance Coverage Premium Rates H.R. 2875 National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 6866 Deposit Broker Definition H.R. 7006 Concept of Too Big To Fail H.R. 7133 Captive Insurers Clarification Act H.R. 7187 National Flood Insurance Program Extension H.R. 7200 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Extension S. 3628 National Flood Insurance Program S. 3670 National Flood Insurance Program S. 3703 National Flood Insurance Program
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 1422 & S 563- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) HR 871 - Foreign Account Tax Compliance (all provisions) HR 6292 - Nonprofit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 2874- 21st Century Flood Reform Act (all provisions) S. 1368- Sustainable Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (all provisions) S. 1313- Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 (all provisions) HR 3363 - CLAIM Act (all provisions) HR 3861- FIO Reform Act (all provisions) HR 4537- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HR 4483- FIO Elimination Act (all provisions) S 2155- Economic Growth, Reg Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (insurance provisions) S 1360- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) S 2092- Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act (all provisions) HR 5543- Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act (all provisions) HR 5666- Primary Regulators of Insurance Voice Act (all provisions) S 2702 & HR 3746- Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (all provisions) S 3128- A bill to reauthorize the NFIP (all provisions) S 488 - Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (all provisions) S 1182- National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (all provisions) HR 6402- NFIP Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act (all provisions) HR 6379- To extend the NFIP (all provisions) HR 2215/S 1152 - SAFE Banking Act (insurance provisions) S 3628- NFIP Extension Act (all provisions) HR 7187- NFIP Further Extension Act (all provisions) HR 7388- NFIP Competition and Extension Act (all provisions) HJ Res 143- Continuing Appropriations for FY2019 (flood provisions)
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act--Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017-- FIO reform. H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017--Reform of FSOC non-bank SIFI designation process. S.1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017--International capital standards H.R.4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017--International Capital Standards H.R. 10, Financial CHOICE Act--Dodd Frank Act reforms S. 1157, H.B. 2481, PATCH Act of 2017-A bill to establish the Vulnerabilities Equities Review Board Tort Reform H.R. 906 - The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act H.R. 985; H.Res.180 - The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R. 720; H.Res 180; S.237 - The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 1215; H.Res.382 - The Protecting Access to Care Act H.R. 1118 - The Innocent Sellers Fairness Act Trade Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU Disaster Relief S. 161, A bill to improve hurricane forecasting and for other purposes. S. 153, A bill to ensure reliable observation of hurricanes. H.R.1423 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 S.600 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2017 H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1183 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance. H.R.1481 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R.1665 - To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration. H.R.1679 - To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. H.R. 1789 H.R.1691 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs. H.R. 2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2548 - FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2565 - a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2818 - Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2017 H.R. 2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3672 - Making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. S.1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act S.1798 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 S.1823 - Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act S.1853 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 H.R.3824 - Texas Flood Accountability Act of 2017 H.R.3854 - Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 H.R.3936 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017 S.1932 - Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act H.R.4056 - Disaster Insurance Risk Equality Act H.R.4008 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 S.1991 - Wildland Fires Act of 2017 H.R.4148 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 S.2104 - Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 S.2092 - Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act H.R.4397 - California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 S.1907 - National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act H.R.4455 - SMART Rebuilding 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.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. H.R.4739 - Build America Act of 2018 H.R.4995 - Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 H.R.4905 - IMAGES Act of 2018 (NFIP) H.R.5200 - Hardest Hit Housing Act of 2018 S.2447 - Smart Building Acceleration Act H.R.5069 - Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018 H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 H.R.5016 - Revitalize Rural America Act of 2018 Regulation of the insurance industry H.R.1708 - 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. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement. H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) Automotive H.R. 1266 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing plans, known as Vision Zero plans, to H.R.1568 - To enhance interstate commerce by creating a national hiring standard for motor carriers, and for other purposes. H.R.3388 - SELF DRIVE Act H.R.3404 - To provide for the establishment in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Council. H.R.3411 - To establish in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration an Automated Driving System Cybersecurity Advisory Council to make recommendations regarding cybersecurity for the testing, deployment, and updating of automated driving systems. H.R.3412 - LEAD'R Act H.R.3421 - INFORM Act H.R.3407 - To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to require a cybersecurity plan for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R.3430 - SHARES Act S.1666 - HOT CARS Act of 2017 H.R.3449 - Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act H.Res.493 - Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving. S.1885 - AV START Act S.2017/H.R. 4156 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R.4542 - Distracted Driving Education Act of 2017 H.R.5131 - Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 H.R.5358 - DRIVE-Safe Act Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) S. 631 - A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-190), FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 2997 - 21st Century AIRR Act H.R. 2930 - Drone Innovation Act of 2017 S.1272 - Drone Federalism Act of 2017 H.R. 3644/S.1755 - Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 Postal Reform (House, Senate) H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 760 - Postal Service Financial Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666, S. 3177 the Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act-a bill to allow for a state insurance member to have a vote on FSOC H.R. 5881, S. _____, PAID ACT-- Provide Accurate Information Directly Act--A bill to improve claim resolution through CMS systems related to Medicare part C, D and Medicaid. H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st Century Act- Federal uniformity on paid leave requirements (HR) Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. Issue: McCarran-Ferguson Act. H.R. 1270 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2017. The bill would promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Issue: underwriting. Tort Reform HR 3808, New York Scaffold Law-- This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk occurring on those projects S. 2815 - Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018 Trade Disaster Relief H.R.4177 - PREPARE Act of 2017 - To enhance the Federal Governments planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Governments dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes. S. 2701 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes. H.R. 5559 - To transfer functions related to the preparation of flood maps from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and for other purposes. H.R. 5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses. S.2767 - A bill to make improvements to certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R.5618 - To exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from the mandatory purchase requirement under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.5973 - Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require a report on risk transfer, and for other purposes Regulation of the insurance industry Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4537 Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies. S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes Automotive H.R.5502 - Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) Postal Reform (House, Senate) S.2755 - A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services, and for other purposes. H.R.6076 - To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018, S. 3177-allow for the state representative to be a voting member of FSOC S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act (JOBS 3.0)-Including Duffy-Heck International Capital Standard bill. oH.R. 6321, the Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act-- require the SEC to revise its definition of a "small business," requiring the SEC to look beyond assets under management and include other factors, such as employment at an advisory firm. oH.R.6323, the National Senior Investor Initiative Act, would require the SEC to set up an interagency task force to focus on challenges facing senior investors. HR 1585, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. It would Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to modify the definition of accredited investor H.R. 6021, the Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2018 H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act-a preemptive federal standard for data breach and cyber security applied to financial services companies H.R. 6021, the Small Business Audit Correction Act. the legislation would ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers Disaster H.R.6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 - Passed House H.R.6402 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act of 2018 H.R.6499 - To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes H.R.6650 - To reauthorize and amend the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and for other purposes S.3265 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency, and for other purposes (Tammy Baldwin) H.R.6826 - To amend the Small Business Act to provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria, and for other purposes H.R.6799 - To authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal Lands, and for other purposes H.R.6944 - To establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other purposes Auto (House, Senate) S.3491 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program to develop and provide to States and transportation planning organizations accessibility data sets, and for other purposes S.3215 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the development of a bus operations safety risk reduction program, and for other purposes S.3432 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules requiring the inclusion of new safety equipment in school buses, and for other purposes Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) H.R.6438 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator, and for other purposes S.3511 - A bill to broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness, and for other purposes S.3513 - A bill to establish a deadline for the establishment of a process to allow applicants to petition the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit or restrict the operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to a fixed site facility Homeland Security (House, Senate) H.R.6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act - To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information or behavioral data, and for other purposes H.R.6913 - To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology, and for other purposes S.3437 - A bill to establish a Federal rotational cyber workforce program for the Federal cyber workforce PAID FAMILY LEAVE H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st C. Act-- This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to establish a voluntary workflex option under which employers who provide flexible workplace arrangement plans that include a combination of paid leave and flexible work options are exempt from certain state and local laws regarding employee benefits. S.3345 - Economic Security for New Parents Act - Parental leave only. Allows new parents to drawdown on future Social Security benefits. Rubio Introduced bill week of 7/31, Rep. Ann Wagner to intro companion in Sept. H.R. 1516 Healthy Families Act--Mandate paid sick leave S. 337/H.R 847 FAMILY (Family and Medical Insurance Leave) Act-- Creates a new trust fund within Social Security Admin. For sick leave. H.R. 2282/S. 1006, Equality Act--This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. H.R.7037 - State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2018- To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks, and for other purposes (Charlie Crist, D-FL) H.R.7166 - Hurricane Michael Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Michael, and for other purposes (Neal Dunn, R-FL) S.3679 - A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes (Bob Casey) H.R.7200 - To extend indemnity for wildfires and hurricanes, and for other purposes (Austin Scott, R-GA) S.3648 - Hurricanes Florence and Michael and California Wildfire Tax Relief Act - To provide tax relief for the victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (Richard Burr, NC) H.R.7024 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2018 - To establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nations resilience to current and future flood risk (Jamie Raskin, D-MD) H.R.7315 - To protect American communities from wildfire, and for other purposes (Bruce Westerman, R-AR) H.R.7242 - Disaster Recovery and Opportunity Act of 2018 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain areas affected by certain Federally declared disasters to be designated as opportunity zones (Mark Meadows, R-NC) H.R.7333 - FEMA Modernization Act of 2018- To provide for reform and reorganization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX) H.R.7322 - H.R 7133,H.R.7192,H.R.7260, H.R.7357,S.3744,S.ConsumerProtectionAct Wyden,H.R.7343,H.R.7392,S.3655,S.3577,H.R. 7383,H.R. 7394
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act - issues related to McCarran Ferguson Act H.R. 1422/S.563 - Flood Market Parity and Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 1423 - The National Flood Insurance Programs and Reauthroization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 1558 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities preparation Act (entire) H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act (titles I, VI, VII, X, and XI) H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (entire) H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2565, National Flood Insurance Act (entire) S. 3528, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (entire) H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2875 the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 (entire) S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a state insurance regulator, and for other purposes. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (entire) H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act (entire) H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (entire) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the U.S. - E.U. Insurance Covered Agreement Issues related to international insurance standards Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provisions which may impact insurance regulation Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Systematic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to U.S. Department of Treasury regulations regarding approval and listing of Certified Sureties. (T-List) H.R. 5666, Primary Regulations of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (entire) H.R. 6292, Nonprofit Property Protection Act (entire) H.R. 3353, Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM)-entire S.488, Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (title XIV)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board; Senior Safe Act H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 2155/1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies. H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
S 1360 - The International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act; HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; HR 4537 The International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; support legislation to promote the state-based system of insurance regulation and enhance Congressional review of international insurance agreements; HR 3861-The Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 - support this bill which seeks to clarify the proper roles of state and federal government regarding the regulation of insurance. HR 4483 The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act 2017 - monitor this bill. S 2155 The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act - monitoring all aspects pertaining to insurance companies. HR 3746/S. 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, support for these bills which seek to clarify the primacy of state insurance regulation over insurance products.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act;S.1182, the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018; S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act
Client expense: $87,356 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 109 Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductions H.R. 762 Holocaust Era Insurance Policy Claimants Legal Rights H.R. 871 Premiums Paid on Non-cash-value Property H.R. 879 Flood Insurance Rates and Rate Maps H.R. 1321 Up Front Mortgage Premium Reduction Guidance H.R. 1422 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1423 National Flood Insurance Program S. 258 Holocaust Era Insurance Policies Claimants Rights S. 563 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1929 National Flood Insurance Program Cost of Compliance H.R. 2170 Agricultural Structure in Special Flood Hazard Zones H.R. 2246 Mandatory Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 2868 Flood Insurance Unreasonable Premium Rates Protection H.R. 2874 Flood Insurance Reforms S. 1025 Crop Insurance Federal Spending S. 1058 National Flood Insurance Program Contract Terminations S. 1313 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1360 Insurance Policy Advisory Committee S. 1368 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization H.R. 3285 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3363 Insurance Uniformity and Reciprocity H.R. 3698 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance Providers H.R. 3723 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3746 Persons Regulated by a State Insurance Regulator H.R. 3762 State-Based System of Insurance Regulation H.R. 3823 Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension S. 1571 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1773 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance H.R. 4154 Flood Insurance Premium Rates H.R. 4159 Collection of Annual Premiums Under the FHA Program H.R. 4483 Department of the Treasury Federal Insurance Office H.R. 4537 State-Based System of Insurance Regulation S. 2090 Flood Mapping Program Reform S. 2091 Relief from Surcharges for Small Business S. 2092 Flood Insurance Agents Continuing Education S. 2093 Authority of FEMA Administrator H.R. 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act H.R. 4885 Auto Insurance Costs And Payout Amounts Disparity H.R. 4905 National Flood Insurance Program Rate Maps H.R. 5059 Insurance Savings and Loan Holding Companies H.R. 5381 Insurance Risk H.R. 5405 Price Loss Coverage Payments S. 2361 Captive Insurance Companies H.R. 5502 Insurance Rates and Income Proxies H.R. 5543 Flood Insurance Expenses Tax Credit H.R. 5559 Preparation of Flood Maps H.R. 5618 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements H.R. 5973 Report on Risk Transfer H.R. 6379 National Flood Insurance Program Extension H.R. 6402 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 6746 Sustainable Housing Finance System H.R. 1558 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2565 Flood Insurance Coverage Premium Rates H.R. 2875 National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, HR 4885 FAIR RATES Act of 2018 - monitor this bill, HR 3746 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017, US HR 4537 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017, US HR 4483 Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 - monitor this bill, HR 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017, HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
FIN - Second Quarter Report - 2018 Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned.
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. S. 488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. Tracking: H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the U.S. Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail. Issue: postal reform. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
Client expense: $824,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1708 - 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 , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) , ALL PROVISIONS Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act , ALL PROVISIONS S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) , ALL PROVISIONS S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5470 - To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6163 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to reform the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and to prohibit the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from serving as the administrator of redress payments, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5825 - To expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6292 - To amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to expand the types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5629 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Food Security Act of 1985 to enact reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance called for in President Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019, ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act - issues related to McCarran Ferguson Act H.R. 1422/S.563 - Flood Market Parity and Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 1423 - The National Flood Insurance Programs and Reauthroization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 1558 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities preparation Act (entire) H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act (titles I, VI, VII, X, and XI) H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (entire) H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2565, National Flood Insurance Act (entire) H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2875 the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 (entire) S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a state insurance regulator, and for other purposes. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (entire) H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act (entire) H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (entire) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the U.S. - E.U. Insurance Covered Agreement Issues related to international insurance standards Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provisions which may impact insurance regulation Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Systematic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to U.S. Department of Treasury regulations regarding approval and listing of Certified Sureties. (T-List) H.R. 5666, Primary Regulations of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (entire) H.R. 6292, Nonprofit Property Protection Act (entire) H.R. 3353, Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM)-entire S.488, Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (title XIV)
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 1422 & S 563- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) HR 871 - Foreign Account Tax Compliance (all provisions) HR 6292 - Nonprofit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 2874- 21st Century Flood Reform Act (all provisions) S. 1368- Sustainable Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (all provisions) S. 1313- Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 (all provisions) HR 3363 - CLAIM Act (all provisions) HR 3861- FIO Reform Act (all provisions) HR 4537- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HR 4483- FIO Elimination Act (all provisions) S 2155- Economic Growth, Reg Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (insurance provisions) S 1360- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) S 2092- Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act (all provisions) HR 5543- Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act (all provisions) HR 5666- Primary Regulators of Insurance Voice Act (all provisions) S 2702 & HR 3746- Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (all provisions) S 3128- A bill to reauthorize the NFIP (all provisions) S 488 - Jobs and Investor Confidence Act (all provisions) S 1182- National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (all provisions) HR 6402- NFIP Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act (all provisions) HR 6379- To extend the NFIP (all provisions) HR 2215/S 1152 - SAFE Banking Act (insurance provisions)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act--Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017-- FIO reform. H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017--Reform of FSOC non-bank SIFI designation process. S.1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017--International capital standards H.R.4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017--International Capital Standards H.R. 10, Financial CHOICE Act--Dodd Frank Act reforms S. 1157, H.B. 2481, PATCH Act of 2017-A bill to establish the Vulnerabilities Equities Review Board Tort Reform H.R. 906 - The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act H.R. 985; H.Res.180 - The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R. 720; H.Res 180; S.237 - The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 1215; H.Res.382 - The Protecting Access to Care Act H.R. 1118 - The Innocent Sellers Fairness Act Trade Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU Disaster Relief S. 161, A bill to improve hurricane forecasting and for other purposes. S. 153, A bill to ensure reliable observation of hurricanes. H.R.1423 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 S.600 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2017 H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1183 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance. H.R.1481 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R.1665 - To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration. H.R.1679 - To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. H.R. 1789 H.R.1691 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs. H.R. 2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2548 - FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2565 - a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2818 - Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2017 H.R. 2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3672 - Making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. S.1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act S.1798 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 S.1823 - Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act S.1853 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 H.R.3824 - Texas Flood Accountability Act of 2017 H.R.3854 - Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 H.R.3936 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017 S.1932 - Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act H.R.4056 - Disaster Insurance Risk Equality Act H.R.4008 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 S.1991 - Wildland Fires Act of 2017 H.R.4148 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 S.2104 - Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 S.2092 - Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act H.R.4397 - California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 S.1907 - National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act H.R.4455 - SMART Rebuilding 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.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. H.R.4739 - Build America Act of 2018 H.R.4995 - Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 H.R.4905 - IMAGES Act of 2018 (NFIP) H.R.5200 - Hardest Hit Housing Act of 2018 S.2447 - Smart Building Acceleration Act H.R.5069 - Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018 H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 H.R.5016 - Revitalize Rural America Act of 2018 Regulation of the insurance industry H.R.1708 - 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. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement. H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) Automotive H.R. 1266 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing plans, known as Vision Zero plans, to H.R.1568 - To enhance interstate commerce by creating a national hiring standard for motor carriers, and for other purposes. H.R.3388 - SELF DRIVE Act H.R.3404 - To provide for the establishment in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Council. H.R.3411 - To establish in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration an Automated Driving System Cybersecurity Advisory Council to make recommendations regarding cybersecurity for the testing, deployment, and updating of automated driving systems. H.R.3412 - LEAD'R Act H.R.3421 - INFORM Act H.R.3407 - To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to require a cybersecurity plan for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R.3430 - SHARES Act S.1666 - HOT CARS Act of 2017 H.R.3449 - Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act H.Res.493 - Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving. S.1885 - AV START Act S.2017/H.R. 4156 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R.4542 - Distracted Driving Education Act of 2017 H.R.5131 - Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 H.R.5358 - DRIVE-Safe Act Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) S. 631 - A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-190), FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 2997 - 21st Century AIRR Act H.R. 2930 - Drone Innovation Act of 2017 S.1272 - Drone Federalism Act of 2017 H.R. 3644/S.1755 - Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 Postal Reform (House, Senate) H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 760 - Postal Service Financial Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666, S. 3177 the Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act-a bill to allow for a state insurance member to have a vote on FSOC H.R. 5881, S. _____, PAID ACT-- Provide Accurate Information Directly Act--A bill to improve claim resolution through CMS systems related to Medicare part C, D and Medicaid. H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st Century Act- Federal uniformity on paid leave requirements (HR) Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. Issue: McCarran-Ferguson Act. H.R. 1270 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2017. The bill would promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Issue: underwriting. Tort Reform HR 3808, New York Scaffold Law-- This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk occurring on those projects S. 2815 - Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018 Trade Disaster Relief H.R.4177 - PREPARE Act of 2017 - To enhance the Federal Governments planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Governments dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes. S. 2701 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes. H.R. 5559 - To transfer functions related to the preparation of flood maps from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and for other purposes. H.R. 5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses. S.2767 - A bill to make improvements to certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R.5618 - To exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from the mandatory purchase requirement under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.5973 - Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require a report on risk transfer, and for other purposes Regulation of the insurance industry Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4537 Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies. S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes Automotive H.R.5502 - Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) Postal Reform (House, Senate) S.2755 - A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services, and for other purposes. H.R.6076 - To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018, S. 3177-allow for the state representative to be a voting member of FSOC S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act (JOBS 3.0)-Including Duffy-Heck International Capital Standard bill. oH.R. 6321, the Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act-- require the SEC to revise its definition of a "small business," requiring the SEC to look beyond assets under management and include other factors, such as employment at an advisory firm. oH.R.6323, the National Senior Investor Initiative Act, would require the SEC to set up an interagency task force to focus on challenges facing senior investors. HR 1585, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. It would Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to modify the definition of accredited investor H.R. 6021, the Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2018 H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act-a preemptive federal standard for data breach and cyber security applied to financial services companies H.R. 6021, the Small Business Audit Correction Act. the legislation would ease audit requirements for small broker-dealers Disaster H.R.6379 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018 - Passed House H.R.6402 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension and Enhanced Consumer and Community Protections Act of 2018 H.R.6499 - To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes H.R.6650 - To reauthorize and amend the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and for other purposes S.3265 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to undertake certain activities to support waterfront community revitalization and resiliency, and for other purposes (Tammy Baldwin) H.R.6826 - To amend the Small Business Act to provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria, and for other purposes H.R.6799 - To authorize disaster recovery assistance for areas affected by wildfires on Federal Lands, and for other purposes H.R.6944 - To establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other purposes Auto (House, Senate) S.3491 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program to develop and provide to States and transportation planning organizations accessibility data sets, and for other purposes S.3215 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the development of a bus operations safety risk reduction program, and for other purposes S.3432 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules requiring the inclusion of new safety equipment in school buses, and for other purposes Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) H.R.6438 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator, and for other purposes S.3511 - A bill to broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness, and for other purposes S.3513 - A bill to establish a deadline for the establishment of a process to allow applicants to petition the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit or restrict the operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to a fixed site facility Homeland Security (House, Senate) H.R.6864 - Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act - To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information or behavioral data, and for other purposes H.R.6913 - To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a working group to recommend to Congress a definition of blockchain technology, and for other purposes S.3437 - A bill to establish a Federal rotational cyber workforce program for the Federal cyber workforce PAID FAMILY LEAVE H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st C. Act-- This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to establish a voluntary workflex option under which employers who provide flexible workplace arrangement plans that include a combination of paid leave and flexible work options are exempt from certain state and local laws regarding employee benefits. S.3345 - Economic Security for New Parents Act - Parental leave only. Allows new parents to drawdown on future Social Security benefits. Rubio Introduced bill week of 7/31, Rep. Ann Wagner to intro companion in Sept. H.R. 1516 Healthy Families Act--Mandate paid sick leave S. 337/H.R 847 FAMILY (Family and Medical Insurance Leave) Act-- Creates a new trust fund within Social Security Admin. For sick leave. H.R. 2282/S. 1006, Equality Act--This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board; Senior Safe Act H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 2155/1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies. Tracking: H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 109 Mortgage Insurance Premium Deductions H.R. 762 Holocaust Era Insurance Policy Claimants Legal Rights H.R. 871 Premiums Paid on Non-cash-value Property H.R. 879 Flood Insurance Rates and Rate Maps H.R. 1321 Up Front Mortgage Premium Reduction Guidance H.R. 1422 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1423 National Flood Insurance Program S. 258 Holocaust Era Insurance Policies Claimants Rights S. 563 Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 1929 National Flood Insurance Program Cost of Compliance H.R. 2170 Agricultural Structure in Special Flood Hazard Zones H.R. 2246 Mandatory Flood Insurance Coverage Requirement H.R. 2868 Flood Insurance Unreasonable Premium Rates Protection H.R. 2874 Flood Insurance Reforms S. 1025 Crop Insurance Federal Spending S. 1058 National Flood Insurance Program Contract Terminations S. 1313 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1360 Insurance Policy Advisory Committee S. 1368 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization H.R. 3285 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3363 Insurance Uniformity and Reciprocity H.R. 3698 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance Providers H.R. 3723 National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3746 Persons Regulated by a State Insurance Regulator H.R. 3762 State Based System of Insurance Regulation H.R. 3823 Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension S. 1571 National Flood Insurance Program S. 1773 Budget Neutrality and Crop Insurance H.R. 4154 Flood Insurance Premium Rates H.R. 4159 Collection of Annual Premiums Under the FHA Program H.R. 4483 Department of the Treasury Federal Insurance Office H.R. 4537 State Based System of Insurance Regulation S. 2090 Flood Mapping Program Reform S. 2091 Relief from Surcharges for Small Business S. 2092 Flood Insurance Agents Continuing Education S. 2093 Authority of FEMA Adminnistrator H.R. 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act H.R. 4885 Auto Insurance Costs And Payout Amounts Disparity H.R. 4905 National Flood Insurance Program Rate Maps H.R. 5059 Insurance Savings and Loan Holding Companies H.R. 5381 Insurance Risk H.R. 5405 Price Loss Coverage Payments S. 2361 Captive Insurance Companies H.R. 5502 Insurance Rates and Income Proxies H.R. 5543 Flood Insurance Expenses Tax Credit H.R. 5559 Preparation of Flood Maps H.R. 5618 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements H.R. 5973 Report on Risk Transfer
Client expense: $1,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1708 - 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, ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, ALL PROVISIONS Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act), ALL PROVISIONS Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, ALL PROVISIONS Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU, ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act, ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 , ALL PROVISIONS H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements", ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act, ALL PROVISIONS S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement., ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS S.2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act, ALL PROVISIONS S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018, ALL PROVISIONS S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act , ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes), ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes), ALL PROVISIONS S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5470 - To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6163 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to reform the Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and to prohibit the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from serving as the administrator of redress payments, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5825 - To expand crop insurance available to beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.6292 - To amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to expand the types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes, ALL PROVISIONS H.R.5629 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Food Security Act of 1985 to enact reforms to farm subsidies and crop insurance called for in President Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019, ALL PROVISIONS
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; "Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act (not yet introduced); S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $122,737 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
HR 5059 State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act, HR 4885 FAIR RATES Act of 2018 - monitor this bill, HR 3746 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017, US HR 4537 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017, US HR 4483 Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 - monitor this bill, HR 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017, HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
FIN - Second Quarter Report - 2018 Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. __, Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act--Draft bill creating a uniform federal standard of cyber security and data breach. S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act--Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 5059, S.___, State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act-- Rightsizing Fed supervision of Insurance Savings and Loan Holding Companies H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017-- FIO reform. H.R. 4061, Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017--Reform of FSOC non-bank SIFI designation process. S.1360, International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017--International capital standards H.R.4537, International Insurance Standards Act of 2017--International Capital Standards H.R. 10, Financial CHOICE Act--Dodd Frank Act reforms S. 1157, H.B. 2481, PATCH Act of 2017-A bill to establish the Vulnerabilities Equities Review Board Tort Reform H.R. 906 - The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act H.R. 985; H.Res.180 - The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R. 720; H.Res 180; S.237 - The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 1215; H.Res.382 - The Protecting Access to Care Act H.R. 1118 - The Innocent Sellers Fairness Act Trade Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU Disaster Relief S. 161, A bill to improve hurricane forecasting and for other purposes. S. 153, A bill to ensure reliable observation of hurricanes. H.R.1423 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 S.600 - Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2017 H.R. 1422 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1183 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve mitigation assistance. H.R.1481 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 1558 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R.1665 - To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration. H.R.1679 - To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. H.R. 1789 H.R.1691 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs. H.R. 2246 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2548 - FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2565 - a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2818 - Disaster Savings Accounts Act of 2017 H.R. 2868 - National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 - 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2875 - National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3672 - Making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. S.1768 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.3732 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act S.1798 - Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 S.1823 - Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 S.1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act S.1853 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 H.R.3824 - Texas Flood Accountability Act of 2017 H.R.3854 - Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 H.R. 601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 H.R.3936 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2017 S.1932 - Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act H.R.4056 - Disaster Insurance Risk Equality Act H.R.4008 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act of 2017 S.1991 - Wildland Fires Act of 2017 H.R.4148 - Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 S.2104 - Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 S.2092 - Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act H.R.4397 - California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 S.1907 - National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act H.R.4455 - SMART Rebuilding 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.J.Res.123 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.1370 - An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. H.R.4739 - Build America Act of 2018 H.R.4995 - Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 H.R.4905 - IMAGES Act of 2018 (NFIP) H.R.5200 - Hardest Hit Housing Act of 2018 S.2447 - Smart Building Acceleration Act H.R.5069 - Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018 H.R.4845 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2018 H.R.5016 - Revitalize Rural America Act of 2018 Regulation of the insurance industry H.R.1708 - 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. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-1), the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Monitor implementation of Pub. L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (contains the Policyholder Protection Act) Monitor the Federal Insurance Offices activities at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Recently concluded bilateral covered agreement with the EU H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 S.1579 - Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Board Enhancement Act H.R. 3110 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act H.R.3312 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.J.Res.111 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements" H.R.3363 - CLAIM Act S.1773/H.R. 3698 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement. H.R.3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 S.1893 - Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4309 - Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 H.R.4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017 H.R.4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R.4755 - Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act S.2299 - Wildfire Regulatory Relief Act of 2018 S.2512 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. H.R.5203 - To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (related bill to above) H.R.4865 - Crop Insurance Modernization Act of 2018 H.R.4771 - Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018 H.R.5076 - Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 (to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions) H.R.5266 - Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2018 (to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, and for other purposes) H.R.5381 - GRATER Act of 2018 (To reduce and minimize the credit, guarantee, and insurance risk of all Federal Government programs by transferring such risk to the private sector at market terms, and for other purposes) Automotive H.R. 1266 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing plans, known as Vision Zero plans, to H.R.1568 - To enhance interstate commerce by creating a national hiring standard for motor carriers, and for other purposes. H.R.3388 - SELF DRIVE Act H.R.3404 - To provide for the establishment in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Council. H.R.3411 - To establish in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration an Automated Driving System Cybersecurity Advisory Council to make recommendations regarding cybersecurity for the testing, deployment, and updating of automated driving systems. H.R.3412 - LEAD'R Act H.R.3421 - INFORM Act H.R.3407 - To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to require a cybersecurity plan for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R.3430 - SHARES Act S.1666 - HOT CARS Act of 2017 H.R.3449 - Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act H.Res.493 - Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving. S.1885 - AV START Act S.2017/H.R. 4156 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R.4542 - Distracted Driving Education Act of 2017 H.R.5131 - Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 H.R.5358 - DRIVE-Safe Act Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) S. 631 - A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes. Monitor implementation of (Pub. L. 114-190), FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 2997 - 21st Century AIRR Act H.R. 2930 - Drone Innovation Act of 2017 S.1272 - Drone Federalism Act of 2017 H.R. 3644/S.1755 - Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 H.R.3823 - Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 Postal Reform (House, Senate) H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 760 - Postal Service Financial Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666, S. 3177 the Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act-a bill to allow for a state insurance member to have a vote on FSOC H.R. 5881, S. _____, PAID ACT-- Provide Accurate Information Directly Act--A bill to improve claim resolution through CMS systems related to Medicare part C, D and Medicaid. H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st Century Act- Federal uniformity on paid leave requirements (HR) Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. Issue: McCarran-Ferguson Act. H.R. 1270 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2017. The bill would promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Issue: underwriting. Tort Reform HR 3808, New York Scaffold Law-- This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation or gravity related risk occurring on those projects S. 2815 - Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018 Trade Disaster Relief H.R.4177 - PREPARE Act of 2017 - To enhance the Federal Governments planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Governments dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and for other purposes. S. 2701 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes. H.R. 5559 - To transfer functions related to the preparation of flood maps from the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and for other purposes. H.R. 5543 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses. S.2767 - A bill to make improvements to certain wildfire and disaster recovery programs of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R.5618 - To exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from the mandatory purchase requirement under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.5973 - Disaster Assistance Risk Transfer Act of 2018 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require a report on risk transfer, and for other purposes Regulation of the insurance industry Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R. 4537 Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies. S. 2702 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2017 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. S.3177 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes Automotive H.R.5502 - Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines (House, Senate) Postal Reform (House, Senate) S.2755 - A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services, and for other purposes. H.R.6076 - To restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail, and for other purposes
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation DOL Fiduciary Standard (insurance provisions) HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 1422 & S 563- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) HR 871 - Foreign Account Tax Compliance (all provisions) HR 6292 - Nonprofit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 2874- 21st Century Flood Reform Act (all provisions) S. 1368- Sustainable Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (all provisions) S. 1313- Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 (all provisions) HR 3363 - CLAIM Act (all provisions) HR 3746- Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (all provisions) HR 3861- FIO Reform Act (all provisions) HR 4537- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HR 4483- FIO Elimination Act (all provisions) S 2155- Economic Growth, Reg Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (insurance provisions) S 1360- International Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) S 2092- Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act (all provisions) HR 5543- Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act (all provisions) HR 5666- Primary Regulators of Insurance Voice Act (all provisions) S 2702 & HR 3746- Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (all provisions) S 3128- A bill to reauthorize the NFIP (all provisions)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Issue: postal reform. H.R.___/S.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned. Tracking: H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. The bill would amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants. Issue: tort reform. H.R. 756 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2017. This bill would restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the U.S. Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail. Issue: postal reform. H.R. 1303/S. 180 - H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017. This bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the U.S. Issue: immigration reform. H.R. 1226/S. 447 - Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017. This bill would require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Issue: Holocaust era insurance claims. H.R. 762/S.258 - Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2017. This bill would provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
Client expense: $867,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
S 1360 - The International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act; HR 3762 International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; HR 4537 The International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; support legislation to promote the state-based system of insurance regulation and enhance Congressional review of international insurance agreements; HR 3861-The Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 - support this bill which seeks to clarify the proper roles of state and federal government regarding the regulation of insurance. HR 4483 The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act 2017 - monitor this bill. S 2155 The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act - monitoring all aspects pertaining to insurance companies. HR 3746/S. 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, support for these bills which seek to clarify the primacy of state insurance regulation over insurance products.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 720 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act - issues related to McCarran Ferguson Act H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act 2017.(entire) H.R. 1422/S.563 - Flood Market Parity and Modernization Act (entire bill) H.R. 1423 - The National Flood Insurance Programs and Reauthroization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 1558 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities preparation Act (entire) H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act (titles I, VI, VII, X, and XI) H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (entire) H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2565, National Flood Insurance Act (entire) H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2875 the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874 (entire) S. 1368 - Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (entire) H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a state insurance regulator, and for other purposes. H.R. 3861, Federal Insurance Office Reform Act (entire) H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act (entire) H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act (entire) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the U.S. - E.U. Insurance Covered Agreement Issues related to international insurance standards Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provisions which may impact insurance regulation Issues related to Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Issues related to the Systematic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5666, Primary Regulations of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (entire) H.R. 6292, Nonprofit Property Protection Act (entire) H.R. 3353, Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM)-entire
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. S. 2155/1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Insurance
Regulation of insurance (general); general issues related to the Federal Insurance Office; general issues related to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI); general issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC); issues related to the implementation of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers; implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Public Law No: 113-89); issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program;H.R. 1422/S. 563, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act; H.R. 10,the Financial CHOICE Act; S. 1360, the Transparent Insurance Standards Act; Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America On Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance;H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017;H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017;H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act;H.R. 2565, a bill to require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes;H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017;S. 1313, the Flood Insurance Affordability & Sustainability Act of 2017; S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017;S.1571 National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 3861, the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 4537, the International Insurance Standards Act of 2017;H.R.2874 21st Century Flood Reform Act;H.R. 4483, the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017;H.R. 3746, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act; Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act (not yet introduced); S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: $94,334 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
FIN - First Quarter Report - 2018 Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions, Insurance Capital Standards and Global Capital Standards. Roles of federal and state agencies at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the Financial Stability Board. H.R.___ - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Issue: Global insurance standards; SIFI de-risking. H.R.__ - Draft legislation regarding the designations or titles of financial professionals. H.R. 10 -- Financial CHOICE Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. H.R. 3110/S. 1463 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Issue: Dodd-Frank Act reform. H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 3857 - Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017. Issue: Establishing a best interest standard for financial advisors and fiduciary rule. H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4483 - Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2017. Issue: FIO reform. H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. H.R. 5323 - Derivatives Fairness Act. Issue: establish an exemption from the credit valuation adjustment calculation for uncleared derivatives transactions with end-users. S. 223/H.R. 3758 - Senior$afe Act of 2017. This bill will provide immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Issue: protecting seniors financial security. S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017. Issue: international insurance standards. S. 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and regulatory reform of the financial services industry. Implementation of S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III Issue: Unclaimed life insurance products. No bill number assigned. Issue: Covered agreement on prudential measures with respect to the business of insurance and reinsurance. No bill number assigned. Issue: Whole or universal life insurance premiums. Issue: Swap margin rule. The rule establishes margin requirements for swaps not cleared through a clearinghouse. No bill number assigned.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE