Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018
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Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to establish a state insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. The member is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Under current law, this member is nonvoting and selected by state insurance commissioners.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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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
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 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program legislation S. 488 - JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 Cyber security, cyber insurance, and data breach legislation H.R. ___ - Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 H.R. 6743 - Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. ___ - Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act Cyber security, cyber insurance, and data breach legislation Dodd-Frank Act legislation JOBS Act 3.0 Sanctions legislation Terrorism Risk Insurance Program legislation
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
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. H.R. 3746/S.2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies.
Client expense: $1,024,543 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
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. 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. H.R. 3746/S.2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. 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. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 5666 / S 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 5666 / S 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; provisions relating to drones H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; provisions relating to McCarran-Ferguson Act coverage for life, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and P/C insurance H.R. 2997 - The 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (AIRRACT); provisions relating to use of drones H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act; entire bill H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote of 2018; entire bill S. 488 - JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018; provisions relating to international insurance standards S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017; entire bill S. 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018; entire bill S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018; entire bill
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
SEC Proposed Regulation Best Interest (17 CFR Part 240). SEC Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers; Request for Comment on Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation (17 CFR Part 275). SEC Proposed Form CRS Relationship Summary; Amendments to Form ADV; Required Disclosures in Retail Communications and Restrictions on the use of Certain Names or Titles (17 CFR Parts 240, 249, 275 and 279). DOL EBSA Proposed Definition of Employer under Section 3(5) of ERISA - Association Retirement Plans and Other Multiple-Employer Plans Rule (29 CFR Part 2510). Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 6157). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666). Portable Retirement and Investment Act (H.R. 6990). Small Business Employees Retirement Enhancement Act (S. 3219). Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S. 3218). Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2018 (S.3781). Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018 and the Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (H.R. 88).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
SEC Proposed Regulation Best Interest (17 CFR Part 240). SEC Proposed Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers; Request for Comment on Enhancing Investment Adviser Regulation (17 CFR Part 275). SEC Proposed Form CRS Relationship Summary; Amendments to Form ADV; Required Disclosures in Retail Communications and Restrictions on the use of Certain Names or Titles (17 CFR Parts 240, 249, 275 and 279). SEC Proposal Updated Disclosure Requirements and Summary Prospectus for Variable Annuity and Variable Life Insurance Contracts (17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 240, 270, and 274). Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, implementation and regulatory reform. Implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 6157). Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223). The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S. 1463). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con Res 71). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Senior Safe Act 2017 included as Title III (H.R. 2255). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666). Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 6744). Senior Security Act of 2018 (H.R. 6323). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S.3218). The Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.3220). JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 (S.488). CONSENT Act (S.2639). Consumer Data Privacy Act - (Sen. Wyden (D-OR) - Discussion Draft). Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act (H.R. 6743).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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 · Insurance
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. 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. H.R. 3746/S.2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. 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. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 10, H.R. 4061, S. 2155, H.R. 3861 - Issues relating to Dodd-Frank implementation and FIO, OFR, Volcker Rule, FSOC, FSB and their associated work on topics like capital standards, non-bank SIFI designation, insurance regulation, and oversight. S. 3577 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2018 No Bill # - Issues relating to U.S. - EU Covered Agreement H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 No Bill # - Executive Order on Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System (February 3, 2017) and subsequent reports on banking (June 6, 2017), capital markets (October 20, 2017), and insurance and asset management (November 17, 2017)and Fintech report (July 31, 2018). H.R. 2954 - Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act No Bill # - GSE and FHA Housing Finance Reform H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Reform Act H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act No Bill # - Capital Requirements for Supervised Institutions Significantly Engaged in Insurance Activities (RIN 7100 AE 53, June 14, 2016) H.R. 5666, S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Voting Act of 2018 No Bill # - Presidential Memorandum on FSOC Reform (April 21, 2017) and Treasury Report (November 2017) No Bill # - CFPB v. National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts Settlement Concerns No Bill # - Bipartisan Housing Finance Reform Act of 2018 S. 3628 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Ginnie Mae, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
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
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 11-203), specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and capital standards proposed by the Federal Reserve Board. H.R. 3312/S. 1893: Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666: Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 Issues related to the Federal Insurance Office, including issues related to the Covered Agreement; H.R. 4537: International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360: International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 Issues related to Regulatory reform; S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, and flood insurance reauthorization in general; H.R. 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R.1422/S.563: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S. 1445: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 1423: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2565: To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 S. 1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S.1368: Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1058: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 S.1571: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues related to disaster mitigation; H.R. 4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act H.R. 4460 Disaster Recover Reform Act Issues related to corporate governance including; H.R. 4015 Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
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. H.R. 3746/S.2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies.
Client expense: $1,024,543 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4607 Federal Financial Regulators Regulations Review H.R. 195 Federal Register Distribution H.R. 4623 Executive Agency Workflow H.R. 5666 Voting Member of Financial Stability Oversight Council
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
H.R. 372: Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017 -(Sec. 2) This bill amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to declare that nothing in that Act modifies, impairs, or supersedes the operation of antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance, including the business of dental insurance. This declaration does not apply to a contract, combination, or conspiracy to: (1) collect, compile, or disseminate historical loss data; (2) determine a loss development factor for historical loss data; (3) perform actuarial services if the collaboration does not involve a restraint of trade; or (4) develop or disseminate a standard insurance policy form if adherence to the form is not required. H.R. 3746/S. 2702: Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act - the bill would clarify the insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction and reaffirm that enforcement is broadly construed in favor of the authority of the state insurance regulator. H.R. 3762:International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 -the bill would provide Congress a more active role in monitoring and reviewing international insurance agreements. H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 - the bill would eliminate the FIO's ability to subpoena information from insurers, block the office from participating on insurance companies regulatory oversight panels, and weaken the agency's authority in negotiating insurance deals with foreign governments. H.R. 4537: would require negotiators of international insurance agreements to oppose any proposal that is inconsistent with existing federal and state laws. The bill would require negotiators to consult with state insurance commissioners and the Congress. The bill also would provide the Congress with a process to disapprove of any international insurance agreement. H.R. 5666/S. 3177: Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 - This bill would allow the President to appoint a state insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Insurance
HR 5666 / S 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
PL 111-203 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issues: implementation, regulatory reform, insurance capital standards and global capital standards. HR 5666 / S 3177 Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 302 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; provisions relating to drones H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; provisions relating to McCarran-Ferguson Act coverage for life, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and P/C insurance H.R. 2997 - The 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (AIRRACT); provisions relating to use of drones H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act; entire bill H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act; entire bill H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote of 2018; entire bill S. 488 - JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018; provisions relating to international insurance standards S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017; entire bill S. 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018; entire bill S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018; entire bill
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
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. 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. H.R. 3746/S.___ - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. 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. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141 - 114th Congress). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666). Portable Retirement and Investment Act (H.R. 6990). Small Business Employees Retirement Enhancement Act (S. 3219). Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S. 3218).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, implementation and regulatory reform. Implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223). The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S. 1463). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con Res 71). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Senior Safe Act 2017 included as Title III (H.R. 2255). The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 (S.3158). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666). Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 6744). Senior Security Act of 2018 (H.R. 6323). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S.3218). The Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.3220). JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 (S.488).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 11-203), specifically as it applies to insurance regulation and capital standards proposed by the Federal Reserve Board. H.R. 3312/S. 1893: Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 5666: Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 Issues related to the Federal Insurance Office, including issues related to the Covered Agreement; H.R. 4537: International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360: International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 Issues related to Regulatory reform; S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, and flood insurance reauthorization in general; H.R. 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R.1422/S.563: Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act H.R.1558: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act S. 1445: Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 1423: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2875: National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874: 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 2565: To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2246: Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 S. 1313: Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 S.1368: Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1058: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 S.1571: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues related to disaster mitigation; H.R. 4455 - SMART Rebuilding Act H.R. 4460 Disaster Recover Reform Act Issues related to corporate governance including; H.R. 4015 Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 10, H.R. 4061, S. 2155, H.R. 3861 - Issues relating to Dodd-Frank implementation and FIO, OFR, Volcker Rule, FSOC, FSB and their associated work on topics like capital standards, non-bank SIFI designation, insurance regulation, and oversight. No Bill # - Issues relating to U.S. - EU Covered Agreement H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 20177 No Bill # - Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform No Bill # - Executive Order on Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System (February 3, 2017) and subsequent reports on banking (June 6, 2017), capital markets (October 20, 2017), and insurance and asset management (November 17, 2017)and Fintech report (July 31, 2018). H.R. 2954 - Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act No Bill # - GSE and FHA Housing Finance Reform H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Reform Act H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act No Bill # - Capital Requirements for Supervised Institutions Significantly Engaged in Insurance Activities (RIN 7100 AE 53, June 14, 2016) H.R. 5666, S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Voting Act of 2018 No Bill # - Presidential Memorandum on FSOC Reform (April 21, 2017) and Treasury Report (November 2017) No Bill # - CFPB v. National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts Settlement Concerns No Bill # - Bipartisan Housing Finance Reform Act of 2018 S. 1182 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Ginnie Mae, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4607 Federal Financial Regulators Regulations Review H.R. 195 Federal Register Distribution H.R. 4623 Executive Agency Workflow H.R. 5666 Voting Member of Financial Stability Oversight Council
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
S.488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 Issue: Insurance provisions in Jobs 3.0 package. S 1360/HR 4537 International Insurance Standards, covered agreements authority, and implementation of the covered agreement. HR 3861 FIO Reform, covered agreements authority, and implementation of the covered agreement. 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 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. 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
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program legislation S. 488 - JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017 Cyber security, cyber insurance, and data breach legislation H.R. ___ - Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 H.R. 6743 - Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
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. H.R. 3746/S.2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. H.R. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies.
Client expense: $824,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
H.R. 372: Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017 -(Sec. 2) This bill amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to declare that nothing in that Act modifies, impairs, or supersedes the operation of antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance, including the business of dental insurance. This declaration does not apply to a contract, combination, or conspiracy to: (1) collect, compile, or disseminate historical loss data; (2) determine a loss development factor for historical loss data; (3) perform actuarial services if the collaboration does not involve a restraint of trade; or (4) develop or disseminate a standard insurance policy form if adherence to the form is not required. H.R. 3746/S. 2702: Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act - the bill would clarify the insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction and reaffirm that enforcement is broadly construed in favor of the authority of the state insurance regulator. H.R. 3762:International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 -the bill would provide Congress a more active role in monitoring and reviewing international insurance agreements. H.R. 3861: Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017 - the bill would eliminate the FIO's ability to subpoena information from insurers, block the office from participating on insurance companies regulatory oversight panels, and weaken the agency's authority in negotiating insurance deals with foreign governments. H.R. 4537: would require negotiators of international insurance agreements to oppose any proposal that is inconsistent with existing federal and state laws. The bill would require negotiators to consult with state insurance commissioners and the Congress. The bill also would provide the Congress with a process to disapprove of any international insurance agreement. H.R. 5666/S. 3177: Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 - This bill would allow the President to appoint a state insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 5059 Insurance Savings and Loan Holding Companies H.R. 3861 Federal Insurance Office Reform Act H.R. 4537 State Based System of Insurance Regulation H.R. 5666 Voting Member of Financial Stability Oversight Council Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
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. 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. H.R. 3746/S.___ - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. Issue: Insurance exclusion from CFPB jurisdiction. H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act. Issue: Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. S.__ - Draft legislation regarding Federal Reserve Board supervision of insurance companies. 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. 5666/S. 3177 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018. Issue: FSOC reform.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017; provisions relating to McCarran-Ferguson Act coverage for life, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and P/C insurance H.R. 2997 - The 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (AIRRACT); provisions relating to use of drones H.R. 3746 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3762 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2017; entire bill H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act; entire bill H.R. 5059 - State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act; entire bill H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote of 2018; entire bill S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 2017; entire bill S. 2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act; provisions relating to Volcker Rule, Senior $afe Act, asset thresholds S. 2702 - Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018; entire bill
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 10, H.R. 4061, S. 2155, H.R. 3861 - Issues relating to Dodd-Frank implementation and FIO, OFR, Volcker Rule, FSOC, FSB and their associated work on topics like capital standards, non-bank SIFI designation, insurance regulation, and oversight. No Bill # - Issues relating to U.S. - EU Covered Agreement H.R. 4537 - International Insurance Standards Act of 2017 S. 1360 - International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act of 20177 No Bill # - Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform No Bill # - Executive Order on Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System (February 3, 2017) and subsequent reports on banking (June 6, 2017), capital markets (October 20, 2017), and insurance and asset management (November 17, 2017)and forthcoming Fintech report. H.R. 2954 - Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act No Bill # - GSE and FHA Housing Finance Reform H.R. 3861 - Federal Insurance Reform Act H.R. 4061 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018l NFIP extension through July 23 No Bill # - Capital Requirements for Supervised Institutions Significantly Engaged in Insurance Activities (RIN 7100 AE 53, June 14, 2016) H.R. 5666 - Primary Regulators of Insurance Voting Act of 2018 No Bill # - Presidential Memorandum on FSOC Reform (April 21, 2017) and Treasury Report (November 2017)
Client expense: $1,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 4607 Federal Financial Regulators Regulations Review H.R. 195 Federal Register Distribution H.R. 4623 Executive Agency Workflow H.R. 5666 Voting Member of Financial Stability Oversight Council
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
S 1360/HR 4537 International Insurance Standards, covered agreements authority, and implementation of the covered agreement. HR 3861 FIO Reform, covered agreements authority, and implementation of the covered agreement. HR 3746/S 2702 Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform S 223/HR 3758 Senior Safe Act S 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; including provisions relating to international insurance standards, systemic designations, and senior investor protection. 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 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.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of