National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and programs for FY2022 and addresses various other issues. For example, the bill provides multiyear procurement authority for certain helicopters and destroyers; imposes various cost and operational limits on the F-35 aircraft program; requires DOD to establish a consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare; generally prohibits DOD from disposing of certain waste, including hazardous waste, in open-air burn pits outside of the United States; requires DOD to impose a temporary moratorium on burning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS); expands Selective Service registration to include women; requires the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard to appoint special victim prosecutors; requires that a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment committed by a service member against another service member be investigated by an independent investigator; authorizes the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy to take actions to provide nonmedical counseling services to military families through the DOD Family Readiness System; directs DOD to implement certain recommendations for reducing gender-related inequities in out-of-pocket uniform costs; requires DOD to provide a basic needs allowance to low-income service members; extends temporary authorities for providing premium pay and benefits to certain DOD civilian employees; establishes within the General Services Administration the National Digital Reserve Corps to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of executive agencies; extends authority for DOD to support stabilization activities in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Somalia; and imposes sanctions on entities (and certain officers and shareholders of such entities) responsible for operating, constructing, or operating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
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Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 144.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8875-8876, S8876-8881)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8837-8859)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8805-8811, S8811-8812, S8812-8826)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8769-8777)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8757)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8757)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S8543)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S8407)
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #472 | senate | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) | November 17, 2021 |
| #276 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #277 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #278 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #279 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #281 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #282 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #283 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #285 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #286 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #287 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #291 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #290 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #292 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #289 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #293 | house | On Passage | Passed | September 23, 2021 |
| #280 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #284 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | September 23, 2021 |
| #288 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 23, 2021 |
| #272 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
| #274 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
| #271 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
| #270 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
| #273 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
| #269 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | September 22, 2021 |
2023 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (Division B and Division C); HR 1121 Protecting American Energy Production Act; HR 1130 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023; HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (provisions relating to the energy industry and sanctions policy); HR 5482 Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2023; S 2071 Reliable Rail Service Act; S 2389 Offshore Energy Security Act of 2023; S 2845 Indo-Pacific Strategic Energy Initiative Act; draft legislation on permitting reform; draft legislation on permitting modernization for leases on federal lands and pipelines; draft legislation on Pipeline Safety Reauthorization; draft legislation on reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 4350 and S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). H.R. 7776, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act, including provisions related to requiring EPA to set national drinking water standards and CERCLA designations for certain PFAS compounds. Potential Senate legislation direction EPA to regulate PFAS in certain sectors and environmental media. S. 1903, a bill to require EPA Administrator to revise certain ethylene oxide emission standards under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals, drinking water state revolving funds to address emerging contaminants, and grants focuses on improving material recycling, recovery, management, and reduction. H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023, including provisions related to amending TSCA for chemicals that are a critical energy resource. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, including provisions related to streamlining the TSCA process for substances supporting critical energy resources. EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA's Commitments to Action 2021-2024, Oct. 18, 2021. EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category. EPA's Proposed Rule on TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS Substances. EPA's New Chemical Review process under TSCA, including the low volume and polymer exemptions from TSCA's pre-manufacture notice requirements. EPA's proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). White House Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for aerospace and defense industries.
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
Work to keep insurance regulated by the states and not by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or set by international bodies. Oppose legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for the business of insurance. Advocate for privacy measures in line with GLBA and HIPAA as applied to financial services. Support H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy & Protection Act. Support HFSC Ranking Member Patrick McHenry's Data Privacy Discussion Draft. Oppose legislation to provide retroactive pandemic business interruption insurance. Support legislation of e-signatures, e-disclosures, and e-notarizations, including S. 3715 E-Sign Modernization Act. Support H.R.3962 and S.1625, SECURE Notarization Act of 2021. Support H.R. 4350/S. 2792, NDAA for FY 2022 - includes both SAFE Banking and SECURE Notarization Act. Support increased CDFI and MDI funding in President's FY 2023 Budget Proposal and House Appropriations FSSC bill. Support "Build America Bonds" for infrastructure. Support S.1443 and H.R.2917, Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2021. Support H.R.1996/H.R. 7900/S.910 Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking SAFE Act - This bill generally prohibits a federal regulator from penalizing a financial institution for providing services to a legitimate cannabis-related business. Support H.R.2954 Secure a Strong Retirement Act and S.1770 Retirement Savings and Security to promote the adoption of employer sponsored retirement savings plans and employee participation in such plans. Support S. 4353 RISE & SHINE Act (retirement). Support S4808 SFC Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act Discussion Draft. Support life insurance tax stabilization provision and 2022 Budget Reconciliation to Build Back Better. Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Work to keep insurance regulated by the states and not by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or set by international bodies. Oppose legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for the business of insurance. Advocate for privacy measures in line with GLBA and HIPAA as applied to financial services. Support H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy & Protection Act. Support HFSC Ranking Member Patrick McHenry's Data Privacy Discussion Draft. Oppose legislation to provide retroactive pandemic business interruption insurance. Support legislation of e-signatures, e-disclosures, and e-notarizations, including S. 3715 E-Sign Modernization Act. Support H.R.3962 and S.1625 SECURE Notarization Act of 2021. Support H.R. 4350/H.R. 7900/S. 2792, NDAA for FY 2022 - includes both SAFE Banking and SECURE Notarization Act. Support increased CDFI and MDI funding in President's FY 2023 Budget Proposal and House Appropriations FSSC Bill. Support "Build America Bonds" for infrastructure. Support S.1443 and H.R.2917, Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2021. Support H.R.1996/S.910 Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking SAFE Act - This bill generally prohibits a federal regulator from penalizing a financial institution for providing services to a legitimate cannabis-related business. Support H.R. 2954 Secure a Strong Retirement Act and S. 1770 Retirement Savings and Security to promote the adoption of employer sponsored retirement savings plans and employee participation in such plans. Support S. 4353 RISE & SHINE Act (retirement). Support S. 4808 SFC Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act Discussion Draft. Support Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act. Support life insurance tax stabilization provision and 2022 Budget Reconciliation to Build Back Better. Oppose H.R. 8874/S. 4674 Credit Card Competition Act of 2022.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R. 4350, S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 15. Record Vote Number: 472. (CR S8340)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8321)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8071)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8071)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4350.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 316 - 113 (Roll no. 293).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 316 - 113 (Roll no. 293).
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5115-5128)
The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4350 are postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 435.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Leger Fernandez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Leger Fernandez amendment No. 241.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 3. %kp1
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 2, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment en bloc No. 2, as modified.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bowman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Higgins (LA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bowman amendment No. 105.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tiffany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 42.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jacobs(CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jacobs(CA) amendment No. 41.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 40.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrader amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrader amendment No. 39.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 38.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 36.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fallon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney amendment No. 35.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 30.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Khanna amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 28.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mfume amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Meuser demanded a the yeas and nays and the Chair postponedfurther proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mfume amendment No. 26.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bowman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bowman amendment No. 25.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4880-5078)
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration of H.R. 4350.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 24.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment No. 23.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 20.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kim (NJ) amendment No. 18.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neguse amendment No. 17.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 16.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 15.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 11.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green amendment No. 9.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tiffany demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 6.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dean amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4350.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3755, H.R. 4350 and H.R. 5305. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3755; one hour of debate on H.R. 4350, with consideration under a structured rule; and one hour of debate on H.R. 5305, with consideration under a closed rule. The rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through October 1, 2021, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 26, July 27, or September 21, 2021 and on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The rule provides that House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is further amended by striking "September 22, 2021" and inserting "October 27, 2021".
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. (consideration: CR H4596-4861; text: CR H4596-4793)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 667 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3755, H.R. 4350 and H.R. 5305. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3755; one hour of debate on H.R. 4350, with consideration under a structured rule; and one hour of debate on H.R. 5305, with consideration under a closed rule. The rule provides that proceedings may be postponed through October 1, 2021, on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 26, July 27, or September 21, 2021 and on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The rule provides that House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is further amended by striking "September 22, 2021" and inserting "October 27, 2021".
SUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY - Without objection, the Committee on Armed Services is authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 4350.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 117-118, Part II.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12210
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 117-118.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
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| HR 5095 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4956 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4882 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4861 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4730 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 473 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4684 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4515 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4424 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4400 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4398 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4111 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 408 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 4021 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3962 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3942 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3936 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3887 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3781 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 370 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3680 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3646 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3533 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3086 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 2571 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 2320 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 2195 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 2059 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 1767 | 117th | Related bill |
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Defense
HR 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, PL 117-103, Div. C, Titles III and IV, including issues related to ship building, undersea programs, aircraft, missile defense, radars, technology programs, helicopter, acquisition; S 2610/HR 5412 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 including issues related to intelligence; S 3023/HR 4432 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022 including issues related to military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, acquisition; S 2792/HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Titles XLI and XLII, including issues related to military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, aircraft; S 3042/HR 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 including issues related to space and intelligence programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023, including issues related to aircraft, helicopter, technology programs, procurement, Research & Development (R&D), missile defense, intelligence programs, space; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2023, Title VIII, including issues related to acquisition, aircraft, missile defense, procurement, R&D, intelligence programs, space, helicopter, technology programs; Lobbied on issues related to electromagnetic spectrum and chemical remediation
Client expense: $3,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328); Climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research and development issues; funding for science and research programs; funding for implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act; funding for agriculture research programs H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); research issues H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022, (P.L. 117-167); CHIPS Act of 2022 provisions H.R.4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; extramural research; climate and coastal observation research; research facilities issues H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; extramural research; research facilities issues H.R. 5781, National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; research and development issues H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; research and development issues H.R. 8236/S. 4663, FY 2023 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 8239/S. 4661, FY 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; water irrigation and drought issues H.R. 8255/S 4660, FY 2023 Energy and Water Appropriations; Research and Development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 8256/S 4664, FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 8295/S. 4659, FY 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169); research infrastructure issues S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; extramural research; research facilities issues S. 4802, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; observation research related issues S. 572, Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act; water quality and pollution monitoring related issues S. 4826, Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022; research and observations related issues Science and research funding issues
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328); extramural research, research facilities, research, and development issues H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; research and development issues H.R. 8236/S. 4663, FY 2023 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities related issues H.R.4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; extramural research; research facilities issues
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
H.R.2051 - To designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat, and for other purposes S.854 - A bill to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat, and for other purposes H.R.3617 - MORE Act of 2021 H.R.2591/S.957 - DUMP Opioids Act S.2628 - Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021 H.R.5086 - Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2021 H.R.5382/S.2853 - POWER Act H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client expense: $160,270 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R. 4350, S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R. 4350, S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client expense: $2,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R.4350, S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. H.R.4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client expense: $2,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
DEF - Defense H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 07/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 09/22/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 (introduced 7/18/2022) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Defense
DEF - Defense H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 07/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 09/22/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 (introduced 7/18/2022) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Defense
DEF - Defense H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 07/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 09/22/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Defense
DEF - Defense H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 07/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 09/22/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R.7 - Paycheck Fairness Act A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, and for other purposes. NSBA opposes. H.R.25 - Fair Tax Act of 2021 To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R.603 - Raise the Wage Act of 2021 Bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over five years, allow for annual automatic increases without the consent of Congress, and eventually eliminate the tipped wage. NSBA opposes. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. NSBA opposes. H.R.971 - Small Business Succession Planning Act Bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create an online business succession planning toolkit that will assist small businesses through the process of creating business succession plans with the aid of SBA and its resource partners. NSBA supports. H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. NSBA supports. H.R.1381 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. (Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025. NSBA supports. H.R. 1482 - 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021 The measure would increase and streamline oversight of the Small Business Administrations (SBA) 504 Loan Program, allowing small businesses to grow, modernize, and recover. NSBA supports. H.R. 1487 - Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2021 The bill requires the SBA to perform an annual portfolio risk analysis of the Microloan Program, to ensure taxpayer money is safeguarded. NSBA supports. H.R.1490 - 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the SBA 504 Loan Program, which provides a small business with SBA financing--through a certified development company (CDC) intermediary-for expansion or modernization. NSBA supports. H.R.1502 - Microloan Improvement Act of 2021 The bill revises the microloan program through which the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial assistance to small businesses through designated intermediaries. NSBA supports. H.R.1507 - Providing Accountability through Transparency Act of 2021 Bill would require that each government agency provide a 100-word plain language summary of each proposed rule. NSBA supports. H.R.1508 - Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Bill would require every federal agency to include text in guidance documents stating that guidance is not legally binding, making it easier for small businesses to understand which regulations apply to them. NSBA supports. H.R.1712 - Death Tax Repeal Act This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. NSBA supports. H.R.1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. NSBA supports. H.R. 1944 - Healthy Workplaces Act This bill allows tax credits for employer expenses for protecting employees from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). NSBA supports. H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits a federal banking regulator from penalizing a depository institution for providing banking services to a legitimate cannabis-related business. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3462 - SBA Cyber Awareness Act The bill expands cybersecurity operations at the Small Business Administration (SBA) by requiring them to issue a report assessing the agencys ability to combat cyber threats within six months of passage. The legislation requires the SBA to notify Congress of future breaches with information on those affected and how the breach occurred. NSBA supports. H.R. 3469 - Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Boots to Business (B2B) program for five years to help transitioning service members start and grow their businesses. NSBA supports. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). NSBA supports. H.R. 3807 -- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 Congress provided $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which provided relied to more than 100,000 restaurants and other food and beverage businesses. NSBA supports. H.R. 4037 - Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend and modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4256 - Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 It amends the Small Businesses Investment Act of 1958 to increase the percentage of capital and surplus that a bank or federal savings association may invest in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to match current banking regulations. NSBA supports. H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4481 - Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act It provides oversight of 7(a) loan agents, including by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a registration system for such agents. NSBA supports. H.R.4513 - Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2021 The act aims to create proactive partnerships between small businesses and the government to help protect small businesses from criminal cyber-attacks. NSBA supports. H.R. 4521 -- the America COMPETES Act The bill is aimed at increasing U.S. competitiveness and boosting manufacturing, particularly in the semiconductor industry. NSBA supports. H.R. 4531 - 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act It requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit an annual report containing specified information related to 7(a) loan agents. These agents provide fee-based referral and loan application services related to the SBA's 7(a) Program. NSBA supports. H.R.4515 - Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 The bill aims to establish a cyber counseling certification program at SBDCs to become better trained to assist small businesses with their cybersecurity and cyber strategy needs. NSBA supports. H.R.5065 - Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to formerly incarcerated individuals. NSBA supports. H.R.5078 - Prison to Proprietorship Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require women's business centers and small-business development centers to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to individuals incarcerated in a minimum-, low-, or medium-security prison. NSBA supports. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to a broad array of areas, including education, labor, childcare, health care, taxes, immigration, and the environment. NSBA is monitoring. S.53 - Raise the Wage Act of 2021 Bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over five years, allow for annual automatic increases without the consent of Congress, and eventually eliminate the tipped wage. NSBA opposes. S.205 - Paycheck Fairness Act A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, and for other purposes. NSBA opposes. S.420 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. NSBA opposes. S.480 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025. NSBA supports. S.522 - Providing Accountability through Transparency Act of 2021 Bill would require that each government agency provide a 100-word plain language summary of each proposed rule. NSBA supports. S.533 - Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Bill would require every federal agency to include text in guidance documents stating that guidance is not legally binding, making it easier for small businesses to understand which regulations apply to them. NSBA supports. S.537 - Healthy Workplaces Ac This bill allows tax credits for employer expenses for protecting employees from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). NSBA supports. S. 617-the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. NSBA supports. S.749 - American Innovation and Jobs Act This bill revises and expands the deductibility of research and experimental expenditures to allow immediate expensing of such expenditures. NSBA supports. S.936 - INFORM Consumers Act A bill to require online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products to inform consumers. NSBA is monitoring. S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and programs for FY2022 and addresses various other issues. NSBA supports certain provisions. S.1687 - Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses. NSBA supports. S. 1703 - Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase retirement savings, to improve retirement plan administration, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1770 - Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2021 Bills amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform retirement provisions, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs. NSBA is monitoring. H.R.7 - Paycheck Fairness Act A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, and for other purposes. NSBA opposes. H.R.25 - Fair Tax Act of 2021 To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R.603 - Raise the Wage Act of 2021 Bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over five years, allow for annual automatic increases without the consent of Congress, and eventually eliminate the tipped wage. NSBA opposes. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. NSBA opposes. H.R.971 - Small Business Succession Planning Act Bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create an online business succession planning toolkit that will assist small businesses through the process of creating business succession plans with the aid of SBA and its resource partners. NSBA supports. H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. NSBA supports. H.R.1381 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. (Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025. NSBA supports. H.R. 1482 - 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021 The measure would increase and streamline oversight of the Small Business Administrations (SBA) 504 Loan Program, allowing small businesses to grow, modernize, and recover. NSBA supports. H.R. 1487 - Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2021 The bill requires the SBA to perform an annual portfolio risk analysis of the Microloan Program, to ensure taxpayer money is safeguarded. NSBA supports. H.R.1490 - 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the SBA 504 Loan Program, which provides a small business with SBA financing--through a certified development company (CDC) intermediary-for expansion or modernization. NSBA supports. H.R.1502 - Microloan Improvement Act of 2021 The bill revises the microloan program through which the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial assistance to small businesses through designated intermediaries. NSBA supports. H.R.1507 - Providing Accountability through Transparency Act of 2021 Bill would require that each government agency provide a 100-word plain language summary of each proposed rule. NSBA supports. H.R.1508 - Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Bill would require every federal agency to include text in guidance documents stating that guidance is not legally binding, making it easier for small businesses to understand which regulations apply to them. NSBA supports. H.R.1712 - Death Tax Repeal Act This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. NSBA supports. H.R.1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. NSBA supports. H.R. 1944 - Healthy Workplaces Act This bill allows tax credits for employer expenses for protecting employees from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). NSBA supports. H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits a federal banking regulator from penalizing a depository institution for providing banking services to a legitimate cannabis-related business. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3462 - SBA Cyber Awareness Act The bill expands cybersecurity operations at the Small Business Administration (SBA) by requiring them to issue a report assessing the agencys ability to combat cyber threats within six months of passage. The legislation requires the SBA to notify Congress of future breaches with information on those affected and how the breach occurred. NSBA supports. H.R. 3469 - Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Boots to Business (B2B) program for five years to help transitioning service members start and grow their businesses. NSBA supports. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). NSBA supports. H.R. 3807 -- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 Congress provided $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which provided relied to more than 100,000 restaurants and other food and beverage businesses. NSBA supports. H.R. 4037 - Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend and modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4256 - Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 It amends the Small Businesses Investment Act of 1958 to increase the percentage of capital and surplus that a bank or federal savings association may invest in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to match current banking regulations. NSBA supports. H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 This bill authorizes FY2022 appropriations for military activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g., personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and ammunition). NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 4481 - Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act It provides oversight of 7(a) loan agents, including by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a registration system for such agents. NSBA supports. H.R.4513 - Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2021 The act aims to create proactive partnerships between small businesses and the government to help protect small businesses from criminal cyber-attacks. NSBA supports. H.R. 4521 -- the America COMPETES Act The bill is aimed at increasing U.S. competitiveness and boosting manufacturing, particularly in the semiconductor industry. NSBA supports. H.R. 4531 - 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act It requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit an annual report containing specified information related to 7(a) loan agents. These agents provide fee-based referral and loan application services related to the SBA's 7(a) Program. NSBA supports. H.R.4515 - Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 The bill aims to establish a cyber counseling certification program at SBDCs to become better trained to assist small businesses with their cybersecurity and cyber strategy needs. NSBA supports. H.R.5065 - Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to formerly incarcerated individuals. NSBA supports. H.R.5078 - Prison to Proprietorship Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Prisons, to require women's business centers and small-business development centers to provide entrepreneurship counseling and training services to individuals incarcerated in a minimum-, low-, or medium-security prison. NSBA supports. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to a broad array of areas, including education, labor, childcare, health care, taxes, immigration, and the environment. NSBA is monitoring. S.53 - Raise the Wage Act of 2021 Bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over five years, allow for annual automatic increases without the consent of Congress, and eventually eliminate the tipped wage. NSBA opposes. S.205 - Paycheck Fairness Act A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, and for other purposes. NSBA opposes. S.420 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. NSBA opposes. S.480 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025. NSBA supports. S.522 - Providing Accountability through Transparency Act of 2021 Bill would require that each government agency provide a 100-word plain language summary of each proposed rule. NSBA supports. S.533 - Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Bill would require every federal agency to include text in guidance documents stating that guidance is not legally binding, making it easier for small businesses to understand which regulations apply to them. NSBA supports. S.537 - Healthy Workplaces Ac This bill allows tax credits for employer expenses for protecting employees from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). NSBA supports. S. 617-the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax. NSBA supports. S.749 - American Innovation and Jobs Act This bill revises and expands the deductibility of research and experimental expenditures to allow immediate expensing of such expenditures. NSBA supports. S.936 - INFORM Consumers Act A bill to require online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products to inform consumers. NSBA is monitoring. S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and programs for FY2022 and addresses various other issues. NSBA supports certain provisions. S.1687 - Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses. NSBA supports. S. 1703 - Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase retirement savings, to improve retirement plan administration, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1770 - Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2021 Bills amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform retirement provisions, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2022 Appropriations Chamber: House and Senate S.3075 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 Chamber: Senate H.R.4350, S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Amendments) Chamber: House and Senate (first S.2792, final S.1605) H.Amdt.123, H.Amdt.765, H.Amdt.458, H.Amdt.294, H.Amdt.532, H.Amdt.536, H.Amdt.567, H.Amdt.581, H.Amdt.817, H.Amdt.520, H.Amdt.573, H.Amdt.19, H.Amdt.553, H.Amdt.737, H.Amdt.698, H.Amdt.468, H.Amdt.63, H.Amdt.671, H.Amdt.769, H.Amdt.813, H.Amdt.376 (Opposed), H.Amdt.652, H.Amdt.149, H.Amdt.754 Chamber: House S.Amdt.4533 Chamber: Senate H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 Chamber: House Appropriations advocacy on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies FY21 bills; specifically advocacy to include gun violence prevention and intervention funds in this funding cycle. Chamber: House and Senate
Client expense: $32,895 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
3/8 Senate Banking Hearing: Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022 3/31 House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Hearing- The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions House/Senate Hearing: Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks S.4674 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stable Coin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 - Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 - Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 - PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 Issues related to 7/29 Senate Banking Hearing - Extending the Military's 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone Draft Legislation - Access to No-Fee Accounts Act. Pub. Law 117-169 Build Back Better Act - Implementation of IRS Reporting Bank Account Information H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts H.R. 4616, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 2498, Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2021 Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 3642 (116th Cong.), Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act H.R. 953 (116th Cong.), To prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in certain consumer reports, and from making adverse determinations relating to security clearances, with respect to certain individuals affected by the Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 1500 (116th Cong.), Consumers First Act Issues related to the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2021 Draft Legislation - Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2021 Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
2023 Farm Bill Collaborative Forest Landscape Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 H.R. 241/S. 335 Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act H.R. 2773/S. 2372 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 2820/S. 1251 Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 3244 Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act H.R. 3326 Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021 H.R. 3442/S. 1734 National Prescribed Fire Act of 2021 H.R. 3534/S. 2806 Wildfire Emergency Act H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 4164/S. 2384 Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act H.R. 4350/S. 1605 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5508/S. 2950 Fostering Overseas Rule of Law and Environmentally Sound Trade (FOREST) Act H.R. 5830 America Mitigation and Achieving Zero-emissions Originating from Nature for the 21st Century (AMAZON21) Act H.R. 6461/S. 3531 National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act H.R. 7772/S. 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 H.R. 8168 Save Our Sequoias Act H.R. 9340/S. 5134 United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022 S. 4877 - Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2022 S. 519 Plum Island Conservation Act
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4350/S. 1605 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 9049/S.2130 Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act of 2022 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (draft bill released by Sen. Manchin and offered as an amendment to the omnibus appropriations bill, not introduced)
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2471 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 H.R. 2773/S. 2372 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 2820/S. 1251 Growing Climate Solutions Act; H.R. 3424/S.1737 Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 4164/S. 2384 Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act H.R. 4350/S. 1605 - National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5001/S. 3693 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 7772/S. 4136 Water Resources Development Act of 2022 H.R. 8168 Save Our Sequoias Act H.R. 8294 THUD, Agriculture, Energy and Water, FSGG, Interior, Environment, and MilCon/VA Appropriations Act of 2023 S. 519 Plum Island Conservation Act
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General lobbying on patent eligibility requirements and site blocking for online copyright/IP violations. Lobbying on the following Bills: H.R. 4350/S. 2791 & S. 1605 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2022 (Cybersecurity, spectrum, software bill of materials, and drones); H.R. 7776 - Jim Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, amendment related to semiconductors; H.R. 7900 - FY 2023 NDAA, semiconductor chips amendment (Sec. 889), Systematic Important Entities amendment (SIE) and Software Bill of Materials amendment (S-Bom); and S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022 (Standard Technical Measures).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to states and tribal entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R. 1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers and for other purposes; H.R. 2398 -- Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline the broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to the electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022; H.R. 7112 - Internet Exchange Act of 2022; H.R. 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022; H.R. 7598 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8573 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; H.R. 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act; H.R. 8679 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 9463 - SAT Streamlining Act of 2022; H.R. 9569 - ALERT Parity Act; S. 113 -- BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 -- Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 -- Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 -- Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 -- National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 -- Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 -- Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 -- Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 -- American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 -- Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 -- Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 -- Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 -- Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 -- Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 -- A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 -- Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 -- Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 -- PACT Act; S. 922 -- A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers and for other purposes; S. 944 -- A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; S. 979 -- A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse and for other purposes; S. 996 -- A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 -- A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build-out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - E-BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021; S. 1908 -- A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021; S. 2427 - Fair Contribution Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021; S. 3335 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; S. 3692 - NET Act; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022; S. 4126 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022; S. 4590 - Uncap America Act; S. 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022; S. 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act; and S. 5321 - DIGITAL Reservations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
S.1605/H.R.4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (issues related to defense procurement)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
Onshore and offshore energy infrastructure, including: electric and natural gas transmission projects; supply-side alternatives to construction of interstate pipeline capacity; electric system resilience and reliability; New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; wholesale electricity markets; electric transmission needs driven by electrification; physical and cyber security of electric delivery infrastructure; development of onshore wind and solar generation, energy storage, and transmission to connect renewables; development of offshore transmission and wind generation; and distribution rate cases in New York and Massachusetts. Federal policy relating to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region, particularly utilities restoration and reliability improvement efforts. H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2021 (provisions relating to domestic subsidiaries of foreign parent companies regarding the Foreign Agents Registration Act and PAC operations under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971). Federal policy relating to wholesale electric market development, including: FERC policies and decisions regarding capacity, energy, and ancillary services markets in New York and New England, and regulatory policy affecting electric transmission development, planning, transmission rates (including rates incentives reviewed and approved by FERC), advanced transmission technologies, reliability of fuel supplies for electric generation resources, large-scale renewable electric generation, and retirement of electric and nuclear generation facilities. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provisions relating to environmental permitting for electric transmission infrastructure. Federal policy relating to the pathway to meet state economy-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by 2050, National Grids Fossil Free Vision and the important role for hydrogen and renewable natural gas in decarbonization efforts. Federal policy relating to workforce development and growing the industry talent pipeline, including H. Res. 1220 Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. H.R. 1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America (LIFT) Act (provisions relating to the power sector). H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act (provisions relating to the power sector). H.R. 3684, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act (provisions relating to electric vehicles). S. 1931, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (provisions relating to electric vehicles). H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act (provisions relating to the power sector). H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (provisions relating to power sector). H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (provisions relating to the power sector). H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (provisions relating to the power sector). S. 3879, Connecting Hard-to-Reach Areas with Renewably Generated Energy (CHARGE) Act of 2022 (provisions relating to the power sector). H.R. 1437 Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023 (provisions relating to the power sector) H.R. 6833 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes (provisions relating to the power sector).
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including export controls and incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing; S. 2792/H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; CHIPS and Science Act implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Issues related to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including export controls and incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing; S. 2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; S. 2792/H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; CHIPS and Science Act implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Implementation of the Export Control Reform Act; Proposed changes to certain export control regulations for semiconductor equipment manufacturing technology; Issues related to manufacturing incentives for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related technology: H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; CHIPS and Science Act implementation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Cybersecurity policies and programs; Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial cybersecurity issues; Cybersecurity concepts and education; Annual national defense authorization legislation, annual defense appropriations; S. 2792/H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Cybersecurity policies and programs; Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial cybersecurity issues; Cybersecurity concepts and education; Annual defense appropriations; S. 2792/H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects. CIRT opposes inclusion of the ENABLERS Act provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of mandating PLA provisions or language (Amendment No. 1083) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of a series of labor/union related requirements or provisions (e.g., Amendments by Rep.s Schakowsky, Jayapal, Jones, Andy Kim, and Garamendi) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Client expense: $57,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 841 Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021; all provisions of the bill HR 1996 SAFE Banking Act of 2021; all provisions of the bill HR 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; provisions related to establishing protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers HR 3617 MORE Act of 2021; all provisions of the bill HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; provisions related to SAFE banking HR 5657 Medical Marijuana Research Act; all provisions of the bill HR 5977 States Reform Act; all provisions of the bill S 253 Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act; all provisions of the bill S 4591 Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act; all provisions of the bill Discussions in support of the establishment of a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cannabis Discussions concerning federal appropriations policy related to Food and Drug Administration clarity on CBD
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 693: San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act; provisions related to the proposed San Gabriel National Recreation Area H.R. 803: Protecting Americas Wilderness and Public Lands Act; provisions related to the proposed San Gabriel National Recreation Area H.R. 4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; provisions related to opposing inclusion of the proposed San Gabriel National Recreation Area in the NDAA S. 1459: Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act; provisions related to the proposed San Gabriel National Recreation Area
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 693: San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act; all provisions of the bill H.R. 803: Protecting Americas Wilderness and Public Lands Act; all provisions of the bill H.R. 4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; all provisions of the bill S. 1459: Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
Energy and Water The Moving Forward Act Monitoring Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) S. 2605, Energy and Water Appropriations FY 2022 H.R. 4372, Interior Appropriations Bill FY 2022 H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, monitoring federal support for local utilities CARES Act Consolidated Appropriations Act, monitoring federal support for local utilities Monitoring Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Water Utility Bill Assistance S.914, the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 Reconciliation Bill H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-Patent Eligibility requirements -HR 4350, S 2791 & S 1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for 2022 (NDAA) (Cyber security, spectrum, Software bill of materials and drones) -S 3880 SMART Copyright Act of 2022 (Standard Technical Measures) -FY23NDAA (HR 7900) - Semiconductor Chips Amendment (Sec. 889), Systematic Important Entities Amendment (SEI) and Software bill of materials (S-BOM) Amendment. -Site Blocking for online copyright/IP violations - HR 7776, the Jim Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, amendment related to semiconductors.
Client expense: $3,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
3/8 Senate Banking Hearing: Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022 3/31 House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Hearing- The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions House/Senate Hearing: Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks S.4674 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 H.R.8874 - Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 Issues related to Zelle payment platform and changes to Regulation E House Financial Services Discussion Draft: Stable Coin Legislation Issues related to Biden Administration Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Issues related to changing UDAAP legislation Issues related to banning arbitration agreements H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. ____ - Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act Issues related to Section 1034 of Dodd-Frank Act Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments H.R.7412 - Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act H.R.6802 - Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act H.R.6732 - Small LENDER Act H.R.7352 - PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 Issues related to 7/29 Senate Banking Hearing - Extending the Military's 36% Interest Rate Cap to Everyone Draft Legislation - Access to No-Fee Accounts Act. Pub. Law 117-169 Build Back Better Act - Implementation of IRS Reporting Bank Account Information H.R.4277 - Overdraft Protection Act of 2021 Issues related to By Now/Pay Later Financial Products Issues related to SBA Direct 7(a) lending program H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes. S. 3382, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Issues related to transition from LIBOR Rate S. 3056, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act Issues related to FDIC Director appointment House/Senate Semi-annual Hearing with the Director of the CFPB Issues related to Cyber Security, Data Security & Breach Notification Issues related to Consumer Data Privacy Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to fair lending and fair banking Issues related to CFPB supervisory authority under Section 1024 Issues related to Dodd-Frank including Section 1033 Issues related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau H.R. 4773, the Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Legislation related to establishing a commission at the CFPB Issues related to Interest Rate Caps on Banks Issues related to CFPB Consumer Response Portal Issues related to CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Laws CFPB Section 1071 rulemaking Issues related to Underbanked/Unbanked Consumers Issues related to CFPB agency guidance Issues related to bank fees, including overdraft fees and credit card late fees. Issues related to COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 4120, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide comprehensive reforms to the consumer credit reporting laws, and for other purposes H.R. 4277, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices related to the marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at financial institutions, and for other purposes Issues related to credit card network interchange fees. Issues related to U.S. Postal Service banking services. Issues related to the Federal Reserve Central Digital Bank Currency Issues related to the Federal Reserve Consumer checking accounts H.R. 4616, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to the CFPBs and Department of Educations actions on student lending Issues related to disclosures for federal student loans Legislation related to student loan refinancing programs Issues related to bankruptcy protections for student loans Issues related to federal student loan reform H.R. 2498, Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2021 Issues related to AML-BSA Reform Issues related to FinCEN CDD Rule Issues related to Appropriations H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 4350/S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031 Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act H.R. 3642 (116th Cong.), Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act H.R. 953 (116th Cong.), To prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in certain consumer reports, and from making adverse determinations relating to security clearances, with respect to certain individuals affected by the Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 1500 (116th Cong.), Consumers First Act Issues related to the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 4120, Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2021 Draft Legislation - Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2021 Issues related to the Community Reinvestment Act Issues related to financial regulatory coordination Issues related to SBA 7(a) Loan Program and fees H.R. 5050 (116th Cong.), the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Issues related to the Fair Housing Act Issues related to FinTech Issues related to the E-SIGN Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Issues related to the Counter Terrorism & Illicit Finance Act S. 2563 (116th Cong.), the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act Issues related to Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies Regulations: Equal Credit Opportunity issues, Regulation B, 12 CFR Part 1002 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Issues, Regulation C, 12 CFR Part 1003 Fair Debt Collection Practices Issues, Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006 Privacy Issues, 12 CFR Parts 40, 216, 332, 1016 Fair Credit Reporting Issues, 12 CFR Parts 41, 171, 334, 1022 Truth in Lending Issues, Regulation Z, 12 CFR Part 1026 Regulations related to the Dodd-Frank Act, Pub. L. No. 111-203 Issues related to the Higher Education Act Issues related to Electronic Fund Transfer Act, regulation E, 15 U.S.C. 1693 Issues related to FDIC Deposit Insurance Issues related to the Paperwork Reduction Act Issues related to the Military Lending Act Community Reinvestment Act Regulations & Q&A issues Issues related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Issues related to Small Business Act Issues related to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules Issues related to Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank Issues related to Overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees Issues related to Fintech oversight Issues related to Buy Now Pay Later Issues related to CFPB Credit Card Safe Harbor fee Issues related to Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection Issues related to UDAAP exam manual changes
Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1062, ACCESS 45Q Act; H.R. 1512, CLEAN future Act; H.R. 2159, RECYCLE Act; H.R. 2238, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 3633, Greener Transportation for Communities Act; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 4253, To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes; H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021; H.R. 4334, American Energy First Act; H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS Provision) and Public Law 117-167; H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4372, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4427, Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4534, FAIR Transition and Competition Act; H.R. 4559, Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act; H.R. 4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; H.R. 5279, Defense Energy Efficiency Act; H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 5389, REDUCE Act of 2021; H.R. 5537, Toxic-free Beauty Act of 2021; H.R. 5538, Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to know Act of 2021; H.R. 5539, Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2021; H.R. 5540, Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2021; H.R. 6277, Ethylene is Essential for Chemistry and Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6562, CLEAR Act; H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022; H.R. 7810, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2023; H.R. 8059, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 8183, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 8262, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2023; H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8991, Methane Emissions Research Act of 2022; H.R. 8992, Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022; H.R. 8993, Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act; H.R. 9000, Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2022; H.R. 9087, TAP American Energy Act; H.R. 9388, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; S. 231, PFAS Act; S. 749, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 923, RECYCLE Act of 2021; S. 984, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022; S. 1807, Clean H2 Production Act; S. 1945, IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act; S. 2085, Save Our Future Act; S. 2100, Personal Care Products Safety Act; S. 2183, Superfund Polluter Pays Restoration Act of 2021; S. 2324, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2645, REDUCE Act of 2021; S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022; S. 3034, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; S. 3112, Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2021; S. 3305, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022; S. 3742, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 4244, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022; S. 4316, Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2022; S. 4348 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act; S. 4355, Clean Competition Act; S. 4543, James Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; S. 4829, PFAS Intergovernmental Coordination Act; S. 5163, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; 86Fed.Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification Units; 87Fed.Reg. 40476, Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Single-Use Plastics and Packaging; S.Res.304, A resolution designation July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review"; FY2022 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2023 EPA Appropriations; FY2022 Senate Inter-Environment Appropriations bill; FY2023 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; FY2023 Senate National Defense Authorization Act; Unintroduced Advanced Recycling, Recycling Content, and Recycling Standard; Unintroduced legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced legislation related to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; EO 14057, Executive Order Catalyzing Americas Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability; Chemical Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; FDA recycled content in food contact packaging; FIFRA Registration Review; Formaldehyde IRIS assessment; Innovative Materials for America's Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act; Nominations of Stephen A. Owens and Catherine J.K. Sandoval to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB); PFAS Action Plan Issues; Regulation of Asbestos; Risk Management Plan Rulemaking; Spray Foam Policy; Superfund Tax; The Recycling Partnership's Producer Responsibility Legislation; The use of advanced materials in infrastructure; TSCA Implementation
Client expense: $5,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1870; To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of local transportation security capabilities by assigning certain officers and intelligence analysts to State, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset and improving the timely sharing of information regarding threats of terrorism and other threats, including targeted violence, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; S. 2062; SAFE TRAINS Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2970; Rolling Stock Protection Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4818; National Digital Reserve Corps Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2875; Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S. 1316; Cyber Response and Recovery Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S. 1097; Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; H.R 5440; Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S. 2407; Cyber Incident Notification Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4350; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 2792; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3138; State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4431; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S. 3058; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 - bill in its entirety; S.3099; Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S.2902; Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; S.2629; Better Cybercrime Metrics Act - bill in its entirety; S.2600; Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.4818; National Digital Reserve Corps Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.6571; the TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 8257; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 - bill in its entirety; H.R.8152; To provide consumers with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement. - bill in its entirety; S.4298; the TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to cyber security;
Client expense: $1,120,434 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Privacy and Data Security HR1816 - To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information, and for other purposes. HR8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act Communications with the Senate Commerce Committee about data privacy and security policy. Remote Online Notarization S1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act HR4350 - National Defense Authorization Act HR3962 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act Communications with the House Committee on Rules regarding support for Amendment #543 Broadband Access HR2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 HR2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 S2017 - The Broadband Reform and Investment (BRIDGE) Act Discussions with the U.S. House or Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of funding for increased broadband access. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau HR4773 - The Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Anti-Money Laundering HR2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 HR5525 - ENABLERS Act Census Bureau Funding Communications with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies regarding FY2023 Census Bureau Funding. Conversations with the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding anti-money laundering regulations and policy proposals. Communications with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the Department of the Treasury regarding anti-money laundering and beneficial ownership regulations. Communications with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about consumer protections and education. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding data privacy and cybersecurity regulations and issues.
Client expense: $25,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking HR1996 - SAFE Banking Act HR4350 - National Defense Authorization Act S910 - SAFE Banking Act Anti-Money Laundering HR__ - KLEPTO bill HR2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 HR5525 - ENABLERS Act Communications with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the Department of the Treasury regarding anti-money laundering regulations and beneficial ownership.
Client expense: $25,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S 113 - BROWSER Act of 2021, all provisions. S 299 - SAFE TECH Act, all provisions. HR 1032 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, all provisions. HR 1043 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 1044 - Broadband MAPS Act, all provisions. HR 1045 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions. HR 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions. HR 1060 - WIRELESS Leadership Act, all provisions. HR 1061 - CABLE Expansion Act, all provisions. HR 1064 - Cable Transparency Act, all provisions. HR 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 1103 - CABLE Competition Act, all provisions. HR 1141 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 1149 - CONNECT Act, all provisions. HR 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment act, all provisions. HR 1156- Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act, all provisions. S 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act, all provisions. PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, implementation of provisions related to broadband. HR 1362 - BOOST Act, all provisions. HR 1555 - Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021, all provisions. S 553 - Government Spectrum Valuation Act, all provisions. S 608 - Keeping Critical Connections Act, all provisions. HR 1631 - Community Broadband Act, all provisions. HR 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 1672 - Connect America Act, all provisions. HR 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, all provisions. HR 1781 - PROTECT Kids Act, all provisions. HR 1783 & S 745 - Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions. HR 1841 & S2018- Digital Equity Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 1848 - LIFT America Act, all provisions. S 698 - HOTSPOTS Act, all provisions. S 724 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support, provisions related to broadband. HR 1904 - Broadband Justice Act of 2021, all provisions. S 797 - PACT Act, provisions related to broadband. HR 2183 & S 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions. HR 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. HR 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions. S 2071 - BRIDGE Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act, all provisions. HR 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions. HR 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions. S 741 - BIFIA, all provisions. S 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2434 - Local Journalism Sustainability Act, provisions related to broadband. S 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. S 2499 - SAFE DATA Act, all provisions. S 2710 - Open App Markets Act, all provisions. S 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions. PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to broadband. HR 4374 - Broadband Internet Connection for Rural America Act, all provisions. HR 4663 & S 2447 - SUCCESS Act, all provisions. HR 5056 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors, all provisions. HR 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021, all provisions HR 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's Digital Divide Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 5596 - Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act, provisions related to broadband. HR 6027- Online Privacy Act of 2021, provisions related to broadband. HR 6314 - Reforming the Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2992 - American Innovation Choice and Online Act, provisions related to broadband. S 3042 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to broadband. S 3197 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, provisions related to broadband. S 3236 - Reforming the Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 4521 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to cybersecurity. HR 7060 & S 3587 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022, all provisions. S 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S 3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions. S 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 7624 & S 4117 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions. HR 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions. HR 8254 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2023, provisions related to broadband. HR 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to spectrum. HR 7703 - CALM Modernization Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 8239 & S 4661 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2023, provisions related to broadband. PL 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, implementation of provisions related to taxes. HR 4521 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain. HR 4350 & S 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to spectrum and cybersecurity. HR 8573 & S 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions. HR 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act, provisions related to broadband. S 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 8679 & S 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions. H. Res. 1329, Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. S 5137 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to spectrum, broadband, and cybersecurity. Other issues pertaining to infrastructure and broadband investment, broadband adoption, video and telephone regulation, FCC merger review, diversity and inclusion, online privacy, cybersecurity, retransmission consent, channel carriage, spectrum and copyright.
Client expense: $2,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R. 4350, S.2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328); Climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research and development issues; funding for science and research programs; funding for implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act; funding for agriculture research programs H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); research issues H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022, (P.L. 117-167); CHIPS Act of 2022 provisions H.R.4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; extramural research; climate and coastal observation research; research facilities issues H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; extramural research; research facilities issues H.R. 5781, National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; research and development issues H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; research and development issues H.R. 8236/S. 4663, FY 2023 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 8239/S. 4661, FY 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; water irrigation and drought issues H.R. 8255/S 4660, FY 2023 Energy and Water Appropriations; Research and Development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 8256/S 4664, FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 8295/S. 4659, FY 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169); research infrastructure issues S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; extramural research; research facilities issues S. 4802, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022; observation research related issues S. 572, Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act; water quality and pollution monitoring related issues S. 4826, Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022; research and observations related issues Science and research funding issues
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328); extramural research, research facilities, research, and development issues H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; research and development issues H.R. 8236/S. 4663, FY 2023 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities related issues H.R.4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; extramural research; research facilities issues
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Defense
DEF - Defense H.R.4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 07/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (introduced 09/22/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 (introduced 7/18/2022) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 847/S. 224, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act H.R. 869/S. 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act of 2021 H.R. 1251, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 H.R. 1816, Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act H.R. 2501, Spectrum Coordination Act H.R. 2668/S. 1494, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 3711, Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act H.R. 3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3826, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3849, Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 H.R. 4258, Improving Digital Identity Act of 2021 H.R. 4346, CHIPS and Science Act H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 4609, National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Future Act of 2021 H.R. 5315, Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 H.R. 6416, Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of 2022 H.R. 6580/S. 3572, Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 H.R. 6796, Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act of 2022 H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8256/S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 9463, Satellite And Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act of 2022 S. 47, Adversarial Platform Prevention (APP) Act of 2021 S. 113, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2021 S. 919, Data Care Act of 2021 S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 1494, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2021 S. 1957, State and Local Digital Service Act of 2021 S. 2710, Open App Markets Act S. 2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act S. 3014, Next Generation Telecommunications Act S. 3035, Government Ownership and Oversight of Data in Artificial Intelligence (GOOD AI) Act of 2021 S. 3290, National MEP Supply Chain Database Act of 2021 S. 3330, Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction (DETOUR) Act S. 3410, The Consumer Protection and Due Process Act S. 3663, Kids Online Safety Act S. 3890, Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022 S. 4145, Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022 S. 4767, Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act (PLAN) for Broadband Act Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Potential legislation related to the regulation of facial recognition technology Draft legislation on platform transparency Draft legislation on improvements to the Paperwork Reduction Act Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Request for Comments on a Draft Memorandum to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, Guidance for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Applications (85 Fed. Reg. 1,825, January 13, 2020) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Trade Commission; Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (87 Fed. Reg. 13,951-13,958, March 11, 2022) Proposed Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security (87 Fed. Reg. 51,273-51,299, August 22, 2022) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Extension of Comment Period, Federal Trade Commission; Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security (87 Fed. Reg. 63,738-63,739, October 20, 2022) Notice of Inquiry, Federal Communications Commission; Space Innovation; Facilitating Capabilities for In-space Services, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) (87 Fed. Reg. 56,365-56,372, September 14, 2022) Public Notice, Federal Communications Commission; Amendment of Section 15.255 of the Commissions Rules (ET Docket No. 21-264, June 22, 2021) Request for Information, National Institutes of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce; Implementation of the CHIPS Incentives Program (87 Fed. Reg. 61570-61573, October 12, 2022) Various issues relating to expanding access to high speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment; broadband permitting reform; nominations at Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP); broadband and economic relief; technology and economic relief; intermediary liability; potential federal privacy legislation; facial recognition technology; net neutrality; internet of things (IoT) devices; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); funding for implementation of the CHIPS for America Act, enacted as part of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act, (P.L. 116-92); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Act, enacted as part of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-283); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; increased technology modernization funding for FY22; FY2022 appropriations requests to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, relating to Facial Recognition Vendor Testing (FRVT) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); artificial intelligence; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities; Executive Order 14017, Executive Order on America's Supply Chains; FTC hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; Feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management: Future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) franchise rule and earnings rule; FTC enforcement; FTC section 13(b) and 19(b) enforcement; potential Executive Order on identity theft; potential childrens privacy legislation in omnibus spending bill; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation (NSF); draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; Security Criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; Draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research and development; House Select Committee on Modernization; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; request for information, National Institute of Standards and Technology, artificial intelligence risk; management framework second draft (August 18, 2022); Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); Freedom of Information requests: Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Federal Trade Commission, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)