Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following measures to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR2863/ S.2121), AFTER Act HR2897; Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (HR4211); Appropriations bill provisions (related to (FDA) animal testing, re plant-based product labeling; (NIH) post research adoption animal testing alternatives (NAMs), transfer of retired lab chimps to sanctuary; (USDA) HR7608 Appropriations for USDA - provisions related to AWA enforcement & administration Neguse Amend#30 (committee number) to transfer $1M to USDA OIG for enforcement of anti-animal cruelty statutes; (USFWS) re hunting trophy imports (Rep. Buchanans proposed trophy import language)); Bear Protection Act (HR2264); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380/ S2561); Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776/ S2562); CECIL Act (HR2245); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); FACT Act (HR249); HRes922; Global Wildlife Health and Pandemics Prevention Act S3759; Greyhound Protection Act; Grizzly Bear Protection Act (HR2532); HEARTS Act (HR1209); HRes922; Humane Cosmetics Act (HR5141); KITTEN Act (HR1622/ S708); Migratory Bird Protection Act, PAW & FIN Act (HR4348/ S2491); PREPARED Act (HR1042); Preventing Future Pandemics Act; ProTECT Act (HR4804); PUPPERS Act (HR1155); SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Food Exports Act, HR961/ HR875); SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Future & Environment Act, HR2748/ S1482), Save Right Whale Act (HR1568/ S2453); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737/ S877); Tribal Heritage & Grizzly Bear Protection Act HR2532; WILD Act; Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (HR2795/ S1499); various wildlife trade & markets bills (not yet introduced). Oppose measures counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections: Grizzly Bear State Management Act (S614); NIH call for increased primate testing; USDA re its (lack of/ poor) AWA enforcement; USFWS proposed hunting expansions on federal reserve lands); USFWS-NPS proposed rule allowing bear baiting and for trapping without a federal permit in Kenai National Refuge (Alaska); USFWS-NOAA re proposed rule to diminish ESA & its critical habitat designation (NOTICE, Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2020-0047); USFWS final rule opening more NWRs to hunting.

Client expense: $5,684 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 (USFWS Safeguards bill) - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act (S. 3759) - support Growing Climate Solutions Act (S. 3894) - support Trillion Trees Act (H.R. 5859) - neutral, advocate for changes Deforestation/reforestation legislation (not yet introduced) - support Montana Water Rights Protection Act (S. 3019) - support Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R. 5861) - support Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act (S. 4428/H.R. 7954) - support Polar Bear Cub Survival Act (H.R. 7876) - support Reauthorization of END Wildlife Trafficking Act (draft) - support

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity Act (S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting. Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice. Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Best Practices Act Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

H.R. 1380 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species. H.R. 4348 - PAW & FIN Conservation Act of 2019 To terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R. 2245 - Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act (CECIL Act) This bill addresses international wildlife conservation efforts and trophy hunting.Specifically, this bill restricts (1) the importation or exportation of species that have been proposed to be listed as threatened or endangered species, or (2) the importation of a sport-hunted trophy of a threatened species or endangered species. H.R. 864 - Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act, This bill reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife). The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws. H.R. 7457 LEAD Act - To require the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on United States Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE); CARES Act (HR748); COVID-19 Infrastructure Stimulus bill.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 (USFWS Safeguards bill) - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act (S. 3759) - support Growing Climate Solutions Act (S. 3894) - support Trillion Trees Act (H.R. 5859) - neutral, advocate for changes Deforestation/reforestation legislation (not yet introduced) - support Montana Water Rights Protection Act (S. 3019) - support

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR2863/ S.2121); Appropriations bill provisions related to animal testing alternatives, transfer of retired lab chimps to sanctuary, adoption of lab animals after research, & re trophy imports (Lieu & Buchanan proposals); Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (HR4211); Bear Protection Act (HR2264); Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380/ S2561); Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776/ S2562); CECIL Act (HR2245); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); FACT Act (HR249); HRes922; Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act; Grizzly Bear Protection Act (HR2532); HEARTS Act (HR1209); HEROES Act (those provisions amending the Lacey Act, related to wildlife); HRes922; Humane Cosmetics Act (HR5141); KITTEN Act (HR1622/ S708); Migratory Bird Protection Act, PAST Act (S1007/ HR693), PAW & FIN Act (HR4348/ S2491), PREPARED Act (HR1042); ProTECT Act (HR4804); PUPPERS Act (HR1155), RAWR Act, SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Food Exports Act, HR961/ HR875), SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Future & Environment Act, HR2748/ S1482), Save Right Whale Act (HR1568/ S2453), SAVES Act S2374, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737/ S877), Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (HR2795/ S1499); various wildlife trade & markets bills (not yet introduced). Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose HR4208.

Client expense: $5,850 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act. Petfax Act - H.R. 5715 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - H.R. 2795/S. 1499 Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 - H.R. 1400 Moving Forward Act - H.R. 2 (Transportation of Horses) Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Best Practices Act Proposed legislation to create an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Upcoming COVID-19 relief package Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests Proposed FDA Modernization Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (HR2863/ S.2121), AFTER Act (HR2897), Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (HR4211), Appropriations bill w trophy hunting provisions), Bear Protection Act (HR2264), Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380), Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776), CECIL Act (HR2245), Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341), Humane Cosmetics Act (HR5141), KITTEN Act (HR1622), PAW & FIN Act (HR4348), PREPARED Act (HR1042), ProTECT Act, PUPPERS Act (HR1155), RAWR Act, SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Food Exports Act, HR961), SAFE Act (Safeguard Americas Future & Environment Act, HR2748), Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (HR737), Wildlife Conservation & Anti-Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (HR2795/ S1499). Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose HR4208.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international conservation-related programs and funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - neutral, advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) to authorize USFWS grant program to help conserve amphibians - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding H.R. 5493 to create new requirements of grantees with respect to USFWS international grant funding - neutral, advocate for changes Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 (S. 3131) - oppose

Client expense: $222,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Program for the Environsment (CARPE); CARES Act (HR748); COVID-19 Infrastructure Stimulus bill.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act. Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act. Petfax Act - H.R. 5715 Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Best Practices Act Proposed legislation to create an Animal Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife Kangaroo Protection Act Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate) Upcoming COVID-19 relief package

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international wildlife conservation funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (S2121/HR2863), AFTER Act, Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act, Appropriations bill (HR1865 & HR3055) amendments (#85, #116, & #133, related to trophy hunting import ban, animal testing alternatives, improving USDA oversight of animal exhibitors), Bear Protection Act, Big Cat & Public Safety Act, Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776), CECIL Act (HR2245), Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, Driftnet Modernization & Bycatch Reduction Act HR1979, FACT Act, Humane Cosmetics Act, KITTEN Act, PACT Act, PAST Act, PAW & FIN Act, Prepared Act, ProTECT Act, PUPPERS Act, RAWR Act HR97, Safeguard American Food Export Act, Safeguard Americas Future Act, Save Right Whales Act HR1568, Tribal Heritage & Grizzly Protection Act (HR2532), Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, Prepared Act, Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864), Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose HR4208, SAVES Act S2374, and the IWCC.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Partnership for the Environsment (CARPE).

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House) Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate) Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97; S. 1590 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055 S.2522 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 S.2580 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 S.2584 - Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act. S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act. Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Best Practices Act Proposed legislation to create an Animal Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice Honesty in Pet Sales Act

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate H.R. 3164/S. ---- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3052/S. ---- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3055/S. ---- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 1754/S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 724/S. 479 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 693/S. 1007 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 961/S. 2006 Safeguard American Food Exports Act H.R. 737/S. 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act H.R. 1002 Welfare of Our Friends Act H.R. 2442- Puppy Protection Act S. 831 Gray Wolf State Management Act H.R. 864 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act H.R. 97/S. 1590 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act S. 804/H.R. 1806 Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act H.R. 1568 SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 1042 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act H.R. 2850 Humane Retirement Act H.R. ----/S. ---- Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 919 Bird-Safe Buildings Act H.R. 1400 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 2245 Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act H.R. ---- Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creatures Trophies (ProTECT) Act H.R. 788 - Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1446/S. 652 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act H.R. 2532 Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act H.R. 4348/ S. 2491 the Protect America's Wildlife and Fish In Need of Conservation Act of 2019 NOT YET INTRODUCED - Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act NOT YET INTRODUCED - Humane Cosmetics Act NOT YET INTRODUCED/NO SHORT TITLE YET - To require the recipient of explosive detection canines under antiterrorism assistance authorities to have a written agreement relating to the health and welfare of such canines, and for other purposes. H.R.2685 - Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations Animal Welfare Act enforcement Trophy hunting import permits Horse Protection Act Rule and enforcement Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act disaster planning rule Revisions to the Animal Welfare Act licensing standards and dog dealer standards Implementation of the Pet and Women Safety Act language in the 2018 Farm Bill Wild Horse and Burro policy Preventing the slaughter of equines in the United States Policy on promoting the development and implementation of using nonanimal methods for testing Reintroduction of gray wolves on Isle Royale Preventing egregious methods of hunting on National Park Service New findings under the Endangered Species Act Protecting listing status of gray wolves in the lower 48 Rulemakings related to conservation of marine mammals Offshore energy projects impacting marine mammals Development of regulations related to cell-based meat technologies Regulations on swine slaughter modernization North Atlantic right whale regulatory revisions International Wildlife Conservation Council Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council Protecting listing status of grizzly bears in the GYE and Northern Cascades Listing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multination Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (HR4341); SALAMANDER Act (HR4340); PAW and FIN Act (HR4348); Central African Regional Partnership for the Environsment (CARPE).

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; endangered species; international wildlife conservation funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - advocate for changes PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R.4348) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (H.R.4341) - support SALAMANDER Act (H.R.4340) - support Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.2685) - support Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2019 (H.R.3742) - support U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding SAVES Act - oppose

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

3D Printed Guns; Assault Weapon; Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R.8); Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R.3055); Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.69 / H.R.38); Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (H.R. 3494); Disarm Hate Act (H.R. 2708); Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R.1112); Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (S.1779/H.R.3214); Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 (H.R. 1236) / Red Flag Laws; Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act (S.1788, H.R.2179); Freedom Financing Act (S.821 / H.R.2079); Hearing Protection Act (S.817/H.R.155); Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act (S.1943); Keep Americans Safe Act (H.R.1186) / Magazine Capacity; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R.2745); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (H.R.2500); National Shooting Sports Month Proclamation and Range Day; NICS Denial Notification Act of 2019 (H.R.1671, S.875); Nomination of Aurelia Skipwith to be Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife; Nomination of Chuck Canterbury to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; Nomination of Rob Wallace to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks; Obsidian 4; Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2019 (H.R.744); Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (H.R.3742); Recreation Not Red Tape (RNR) Act (S.1967/H.R.3458); SAFE Banking Act of 2019 (H.R.1595); SECURE Firearm Storage Act (S.320 / H.R.939); Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology (SAFETY) Act (S.1884); Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2019 (S.2376); Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (S.94 / H.R.1222); Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019 (H.R.838); To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate Transportation of firearms or ammunition (H.R.175); USML to CCL Transition; Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R.3826); Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act of 2019 (S.1331); and Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864).

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA HR2863/S2121), with outreach for potential sponsors & cosponsors; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA (S2121/HR2863), Big Cat & Public Safety Act (HR1380), Humane Cosmetics Act, CECIL Act, PACT Act, RAWR Act, Save Right Whale Act, Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776), Bear Protection Act, Tribal Heritage & Grizzly Protection Act (HR2532), Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864), HR3055 amendments #85, #116, & #133, Safeguard American Food Export Act, Safeguard Americas Future Act, ProTECT Act, PAST Act, AFTER Act, Driftnet Modernization & Bycatch Reduction Act, FACT Act, Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act, Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act, PUPPERS Act, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, Prepared Act, PAW & FIN Act, Recovering Americas Wildlife Act, AFTER Act, WOOF Act, Extinction Protection Act. Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections.

Client expense: $6,844 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 (not yet introduced in Senate) Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House) Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate) Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97; S. 1590 Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422) FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055 S.2522 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 S.2580 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 S.2584 - Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation TEASPA Best Practices Act Captive Primate Safety Act

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multination Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864); Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act (HR2685); Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate H.R. 3164/S. ---- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3052/S. ---- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 3055/S. ---- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 2968 Defense Appropriations bill H.R. 2740 Minibus 1 H.R. 3055 Minibus 2 H.R. 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 1754 Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 724/S. 479 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 693/S. 1007 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 961/S. 2006 Safeguard American Food Exports Act H.R. 737/S. 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act H.R. 1002 Welfare of Our Friends Act H.R. 2442- Puppy Protection Act S. 831 Gray Wolf State Management Act H.R. 1155 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act H.R. 864 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act H.R. 97 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act S. 804/H.R. 1806 Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act H.R. 1568 SAVE Right Whales Act H.R. 1042 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act H.R. 2850 Humane Retirement Act H.R. ----/S. ---- Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 919 Bird-Safe Buildings Act H.R. 1228/S. 513 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act H.R. 1209 Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEARTS) Act H.R. 1400 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 651 Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act H.R. 689 Pet Safety and Protection Act H.R. 2245 Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act H.R. ---- Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creatures Trophies (ProTECT) Act H.R. 788 - Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1446/S. 652 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act H.R. 2532 Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act H.R. 1622/S. 708 Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now (KITTEN) Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations Animal Welfare Act enforcement Trophy hunting import permits Horse Protection Act Rule and enforcement Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act disaster planning rule Revisions to the Animal Welfare Act licensing standards and dog dealer standards Implementation of the Pet and Women Safety Act language in the 2018 Farm Bill Wild Horse and Burro policy Preventing the slaughter of equines in the United States Policy on promoting the development and implementation of using nonanimal methods for testing Reintroduction of gray wolves on Isle Royale Preventing egregious methods of hunting on National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife lands New findings under the Endangered Species Act Rulemakings related to conservation of marine mammals International Wildlife Conservation Council Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council Offshore energy projects impacting marine mammals Protecting listing status of grizzly bears in the GYE and Northern Cascades Protecting listing status of gray wolves in the lower 48 Listing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act Defense Department use of live animals in testing and trauma training

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA), with outreach for potential sponsors and cosponsors, and potential senate companion; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling acts, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to animals, workers, and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations (supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations): TEAPSPA, Big Cat & Public Safety Protection Act (HR1380), Humane Cosmetics Act, ProTECT Act, CECIL Act, PACT Act, RAWR Act, Save Our Right Whale Act, Captive Primate Safety Act (HR1776), Bear Protection Act, Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (HR1979); Horse Protection Act (HR693), Horseracing Integrity Act (H.R. 1754); Grizzly Protection Act (HR2532), Extinction Protection Act, Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864), HR3055 amendments #85, #116, & #133, PUPPERS Act. Oppose bills counter to ADI's stated mission, including those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and its related environmental /habitat protections; oppose grey wolf delisting. Oppose animal testing; oppose trophy hunting, and trafficking of wild animals or related products.

Client expense: $14,621 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R.864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019. HR 97/S 268, the Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act. HR 919, the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and climate change. Other Specific Activities: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864) - support Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019 (H.R. 309) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1446/S. 652) - support Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act (not yet introduced) - support SAVE Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568) - support Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380) - support United States Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act (H.R. 2615) - support Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 (H.R. 2795) - support Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act (H.R. 1806/S. 804) - advocate for changes to environmental sections Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9) - support legislation calling on U.S. to rejoin Paris Agreement ICAO CORSIA - advocating for overall mitigation of global emission amount, including baselines for credit systems, strong additionality for carbon credit projects WTO Fisheries Subsidies - support renewed plurilateral and WTO discussions on curtailing fishing subsidies Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500/S. 1215) - advocate for strong provisions to block import of illegally harvested seafood Maritime SAFE Act (S. 1269) - advocate for strong provisions to block import of illegally harvested seafood Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (S. 1982) - advocate to address ocean plastics and domestic action to promote effective solid water management. AQUAA Act (S. 3138) - oppose U.S. subsidies for fishing vessels; advocating for language addressing environmental impacts of offshore fish farming International Climate Accountability Act (S. 1743) - support Trusted Trader Regulations - conditionally support Seafood Monitoring Program implementation and forthcoming regulations U.S. Policy on Black-footed Ferret Incentive Recovery Program - support additional agency funding U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (not yet introduced) - support environmental provisions in implementing agreement

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479 U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693 Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007) Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 (not yet introduced in Senate) Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877 Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820 Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House) Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042 Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864 Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919 Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate) Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97 FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055 (not yet introduced in Senate) Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate: Greyhound Racing Elimination Act LEAD Act PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act Organic Standards Legislation Puppy Protection Act TEASPA Best Practices Act Captive Primate Safety Act

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1380 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. H.R. 2083 - Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue one-year permits allowing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to kill sea lions in a portion of the Columbia River or certain tributaries in order to protect fish from sea lion predation. Permits may be issued to kill sea lions only if the sea lions are part of a population that is not depleted. H.R. 864 - Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act To support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, provide dedicated funding at no expense to taxpayers, and for other purposes. H.R. 737 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 1979 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act To improve the management of driftnet fishing H.R. 693 - Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 724 - Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act This bill revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing. A violator is subject to criminal penalties-a fine, a prison term of up to seven years, or both.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 1380 - Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. H.R. 2083 - Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue one-year permits allowing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to kill sea lions in a portion of the Columbia River or certain tributaries in order to protect fish from sea lion predation. Permits may be issued to kill sea lions only if the sea lions are part of a population that is not depleted. H.R. 864 - Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act To support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, provide dedicated funding at no expense to taxpayers, and for other purposes. H.R. 737 - Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species. H.R. 1568 - Save Right Whales Act To assist in the conservation of the North Atlantic right whale by supporting and providing financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales, and for other purposes. H.R. 1979 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act To improve the management of driftnet fishing H.R. 693 - Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 724 - Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act This bill revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing. A violator is subject to criminal penalties-a fine, a prison term of up to seven years, or both.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

HR 864, Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficing Act of 2019

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 708 Regulatory Improvement Act (Establishes in the legislative branch the Regulatory Improvement Commission.) S.774 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act (Amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to require a federal financial institutions regulatory agency to make a final examination report to a financial institution within 60 days of the later of: (1) the exit interview for an examination of the institution, or (2) the provision of additional information by the institution relating to the examination.) S. 1484 Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 (This bill amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to exempt from the requirement to provide consumers with an annual written disclosure of their privacy policy certain financial institutions that provide nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution.) S.1491 Community Lender Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 (Bill amends the Truth in Lending Act, Gramm0Leach Bliley Act, FDI Act, FHLB Act, and the Securities Exchange Act)S.1607 the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 (A bill to affirm the authority of the President to require independent regulatory agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements applicable to executive agencies, and for other purposes.)S. 1647 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.) S. 1773 Consumer Reporting Fairness Act of 2015 (To amend title 11, United States Code, to require creditors to inform consumer reporting agencies that certain debts discharged in bankruptcy cases.)S. 1818 Principled Rulemaking Act (This bill revises the federal agency rulemaking process to require a agencies to promulgate only rules (defined to exclude agency actions involving a military or foreign affairs function of the United States or a matter relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts) that are required by law, necessary to interpret a law, or made necessary by public need, to protect or improve the health and safety of the public, the environment, or the wellbeing of the people of the United States.)S. 1820 Early Participation in Regulations Act (he bill directs an agency, not later than 90 days before publishing a notice of proposed rule making for a major rule in the Federal Register, to publish advance notice of proposed rule making S. 1817 Smarter Regulations Through Advance Planning and Review Act ( This bill requires a federal agency, when publishing a proposed major rule and when publishing a final major rule, to include a framework for assessing the rule)S. 1958 Christopher Bryski Student Loan Protection Act (To establish additional protections and disclosures for students and co-signers with respect to student loans) S. 2038 Jumpstart GSE reform Act (prohibits the use of an increase in the guarantee fee required to be charged by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or any affiliate of such organizations (enterprises) to offset increase in outlays or a reduction in revenues for purposes other than those related to enterprises' business functions) S. 2663 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act (This bill declares without force or effect Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Bulletin 2013-02 (Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act), published March 21, 2013.) S.J. Res. 19 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection on prepaid accounts under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act. (CRA) S. 552: Justice for Victims of Fraud Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements with consumers (i.e., agreements to arbitrate any future disputes between parties instead of pursuing the claims in court) from being valid or enforceable in disputes related to credit card accounts or personal bank accounts that are not subject to a final judgment by a court if credit card or bank account was not issued in response to a request or application for that account.) S. 537: Arbitration Fairness Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if requires arbitration of aemployment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S.550: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.)S.553: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreement between student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 647: Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act (This bill prohibits predispute arbitration agreements from containing a confidentiality clause regarding an employment, consumer, or civil rights dispute that could be interpreted to prohibit a party from: (1) making a communication in a manner such that prohibition would violate a whistle-blower statute; or (2) reporting or making communication about tortious conduct, unlawful conduct, or issues of public policy or public concern. )S. 646: Justice for Servicemembers Act (This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate an action for relief in a service member's employment or reemployment rights action: (1) a private or state employer, or (2) a state or private employer that is engaged in a pattern or practice to infringe upon such rights.) S.867 - PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposesS.951 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 (This bill codifies and revises notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures to require federal agencies to consider: (1) whether a rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency, (2) whether existing federal laws or rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem, and (3) reasonable alternatives for a new rule.) S.1642, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act of 2017 (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party. S.J.Res.47 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection on "Arbitration Agreements" S.1659, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (bill aimed at rolling back financial regulations concerning banks other financial institutions) S.J.Res57 A joint resolution 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 "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act"H.R. 4, makes revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation, and for other purposes.H.R. 37, makes technical corrections to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital through public and private markets, to reduce regulatory burdens, and for other purposes.H.R. 50, provides for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, other purposes. H.R113, improves the accountability and transparency of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. H.R185, reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. H.R.347, amends the Credit Repair Organizations Act to exempt certain consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes.H.R. 367, amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.H.R. 427, amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.H.R. 527, amends chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.H.R. 650, amends the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage.H.R.685, amends the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.H.R.766, provides requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.H.R. 899, provides for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, other purposes.H.R. 957, requires Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.H.R. 1090, amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.H.R. 1195, amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards, and for other purposesH.R. 1210, amends the Truth in Lending Act to provide a safe harbor from certain requirements related to qualified mortgages for residential mortgage loans held on an originating depository institution's portfolio, and for other purposes.H.R. 1259, provides for an application process for interested parties to apply for an area to be designated as a rural area, and for other purposes.H.R. 1261, amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to bring the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the regular appropriations process,H.R1264, provides an exemption from rules and regulations of the Bureau of Consumer Financial protection for community financial institutions, H.R.1265, applies the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.H.R.1266, amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Financial Product Safety Commission, other purposes.H.R. 1413, terminates Operation Choke Point.H.R.1493, imposes certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.H.R.1529, amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes. H.R.1553 amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to specify which smaller institutions may qualify for an 18-month examination cycle. H.R.1660, amends the Home Owners' Loan Act to allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks, H.R. 1737, nullifies certain guidance of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and to provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau with respect to indirect auto lending. H.R1799, amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to prohibit certain financial benefits for referrals of business and to improve the judicial relief for certain violations, other purposes. H.R. 1941, improves the examination of depository institutions, other purposes. H.R.2213, provides for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, H.R. 2243 suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and establish compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, other purposes. H.R. 2354, directs Securities and Exchange Commission to review all its significant regulations to determine such regulations are necessary in the public interest or whether such regulations should be amended or rescinded. H.R.4294, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that retirement investors receive advice in their best interests, other purposes. H.R. 2542 amends chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure colete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules H.R.2683, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 2577, makes appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.H.R. 2804, amends title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet other purposes. H.R. 3035, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to clarify Federal law with respect to reporting certain positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, other purposes. H.R. 3189. amends the Federal Reserve Act to establish requirements for policy rules and blackout periods of the Federal Open Market Committee, to establish requirements for certain activities of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and to amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited H.R. 3192, provides for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending ActH.R. 3438, amends title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules H.R. 3634, establishes student loan borrowers' rights to basic consumer protections, reasonable flexible repayment options, access to earned credentials, and effective loan cancellation in exchange for public service H.R 4018 amends the Truth in Lending Act to establish deferred presentment transaction requirements, other purposes. H.R. 4293 amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that retirement investors receive advice in their best interests, H.R. 4439, amends the Revised Statutes, the Bank Service Company Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and the Home Owners' Loan Act to clarify that the role of the insured depository institution as lender and the location of an insured depository institution under applicable law are not affected by any contract between institution and a third-party service provider, and to clarify that Federal preemption of State usury laws applies to any loan to which an insured depository institution is the party to which the debt is initially owed according to its terms, other purposes. H.R. 4550, amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude law firms and licensed attorneys who are engaged in activities related to legal proceedings from definition of a debt collector, to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to prevent the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from exercising supervisory or enforcement authority with respect to attorneys H.R. 4725, amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require short form call reports for certain depository institutions. H.R. 4768, amends title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory, regulatory provisions. H.R. 5143, provides greater transparency and congressional oversight of international insurance standards setting processes, other purposes. H.R. 5485, makes appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017,other purposes. H.R. 5982, amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules" Fiscal Year 2016 spending bills for the Department of Justice (CJS) Makes appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and other purposes. Fiscal Year 2016 spending bills for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (THUD), Bill will fund critical infrastructure and safety programs, provide responsible levels of funding for low-income housing H.R. 21 -Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017, amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code H.R. 26 -Executive Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 (REINS Act), amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R. 5 -Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 (RAA), reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, other purposes.H.J. Res. 73 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to prepaid accounts H.R. 1424, amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. H.R. 1374, amends title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.H.R. 1396, restores statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration.H.R. 985, amends the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes H.R. 585, amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements, and for other purposes. H.R. 864, (Rep. Love), amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to restrict the debt collection practices of certain debt collectors H.R. 924, (Rep. Rothfus), amends the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to establish a three-judge independent examination review panel.H.R. 1457, (Rep. Tipton), the Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy Act of 2017 (To establish requirements using a driver's license or personal identification card by certain financial institutions for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, and for other purposes.)H.R. 2133, (Rep. Luetkemeyer), the Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 (CLEARR act) (To provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions, and for other purposes.) H.R. 2226, (Rep. Barr), the Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act ( This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to allow a depository institution or credit union with assets below a specified threshold to forgo certain ability-to-pay requirements regarding residential mortgage loans) H.R. 2396, (Rep. Trott), the Privacy Notification Technical Correction Act (Bill amends section 503 of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act. H.R. 3221, (Rep. Kustoff), the Access to Affordable Mortgages Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, Enforcement Act of 1989 to exempt from property appraisal requirements a mortgage loan of $250,000 or less if it appears on the loan creditor's balance sheet for at least three years.) H.R. 6792 -Consumers First Act -Draft bill H.R. _ To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes -H.R. 134 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences H.R._, (Rep. Hollingsworth), the Ensuring Quality Unbiased Access to Loans Act of 2017 (nullify certain guidance on deposit advance products and to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide the appropriate Federal banking agencies with additional requirements H.R. _, (Rep. Tenney), to simplify the process for national banks to obtain deposit insurance,House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Financial Services Bill H.R1116, Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act of 2017 (This bill requires federal financial regulatory agencies to: (1) tailor any regulatory actions so as to limit burdens on the institutions involved, with consideration of the risk profiles and business models of those institutions; and (2) report to Congress on specific actions taken to do so, related issues) H.R. 1699, Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to specify that a retailer of manufactured housing is generally not a "mortgage originator" subject to requirements under that Act. Similarly, the bill amends the Secure and Fair EnforcementMortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to specify such a retailer is generally not a "loan originator" subject to requirements under Act.)H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act (amends Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 H.R. 3299, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act of 2017 (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, H.R. 3791, Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act of 2017 (This bill amends the Truth inH.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 on arbitration H.R. 3760, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to specify that neither escrow charges for insurance nor affiliated title charges shall be considered "points and fees" for purposes of determining whether a mortgage is a "high-cost mortgageH.R. 3978, the TRID Improvement Act ( This bill specifies that the amount deposited in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Reserve Fund for FY2018 may not exceed $48 million.) H.R. 6972, the Consumers First Act: To require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to meet its statutory purpose, and for other purposes. H.J.Res. 122 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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, White House Office

WILD Act (HR872,S268); John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S.47); Federal Regulations regarding commercial trade in wildlife products; Multination Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization (HR1446, S652); Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act (HR788, S1008); Endangered Species Act implementing regulations; SAVES Act (HR30); Marine Mammal Protection Act; RAWR Act (HR97); Wildlife Conservation and Anti Trafficking Act (HR864).

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service