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Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 8, 2006
Latest Action
November 27, 2006
Primary Sponsor
James M. InhofeRepublican(OK)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
87pct
80d open
vs 4,105 other S bills in the 109th — cohort avg 35d
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2007 · year_end · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of othersregarding Schedule H (dealing with teaching hospitals) on proposed revisions to IRS Form 990. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. Lobbying contact to sign the University of chicago on to a "community letter" to all members of the Senate urging passage of S1710, "FY2008 Senate Appropriations Bill for Labor, HHS, and Related Agencies". Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. Preparation over a period of five days in coordinating future advocacy efforts of others through participation in the December retreat for the Ad Hoc Tax Group, the annual retreat of The Science Coalition, and the AAU Council on Federal Relations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2007 · mid_year · Animals
Animal Care Legislation as relates to research Definitions of Animals - Dept of Ag H.R. 4239 S. 3880 - Animal Terrorism Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2007 · mid_year · Animals
Animal Care Legislation as relates to research Definitions of Animals - Dept of Ag H.R. 4239 S. 3880 - Animal Terrorism Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S 3880, Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 13, the "Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (Clean-Up) of Methamphetamines Act," authorizes additional funding to increase training for State and local law enforcement in, and to cover the costs of complying with Federal regulations governing, the clean-up and disposal of Methamphetamine/Drug Hot Spots program to include personnel and equipment for enforcement, prosecution, and lab clean-up H.R. 94, the "Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act," would provide the familes of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 104, the "Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act," would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 354, the "State and Local Law Enforcement Officers' Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act," would protect the due process rights of officers during internal investigations; H.R. 789, the "Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2005," legislation to establish a research program to develop voluntary guidelines for the remediation of former methamphetamine labs, enhance the research on the residual effects of meth labs on first responders and others, and support research into new methamphetmine detection technologies and the development of field test kits; H.R. 970, the "Gang Prevention and Effection Deterrence Act,: is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would provide Federal funding to support joint Federal, State and local law enforcement efforts to combat violent gangs and amend the Federal criminal code to define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; H.R. 1122, the "Safe Intersections Act of 2005," would criminalize the unauthorized sale or use of traffic signal preemption devices: H.R. 1279, the "Gang Deeterrence and Community Protection Act," aims to reduce criminal gang activity by providing for increased assistance in certain designated "high intensity interstategang activity areas" to build multijurisdictional efforts targeting criminal street gangs using Federal funds: H.R. 1528, the "Defending America's Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act," would increase the mandatory minimum sentences for drug distribution to persons under 21 years of age and for persons who maintain drug-involved premises affecting children, and also provide for life imprisonment for drug felons and violent criminals convicted a third time for such an offense; H.R. 13 H.R. 798, the Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act, which would established voluntary guidelines for the remediation of former methamphetamine labs, enhance the research on the residual effects of such labs on first responders and others, and support research into new methamphetamine detection technologies and the development of field test kits. H.R. 864, the Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act, which requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency coordinating committee to guide policy and program development across the Federal Government on underage drinking; issue an annual report card to rate the performance of each State in enacting, enforcing, and creating laws, regulations, and programs to prevent or reduce underage drinking; develop a set of outcome measures to prepare report cards, including the strictness of the minimum drinking age laws and the number of compliance checks conducted; fund and oversee the Ad Council's national adult-oriented media public service campaign; award grants to reduce the rate of underage alcohol use and binge drinking among students at institutions of higher education; and collect data on, and conduct or support research on, underage drinking, including the impact alcohol use and abuse has upon adolescent brain development, the scope of the underage drinking problem, and progress in preventing and treating underage drinking. H.R. 4709, the Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act, addresses the growing issue of "pretexting"--the practice of obtaining personal records under false pretenses. Under current law, the sale of information obtained illegally or without the consent of cell phone customers is not specifically prohibited. This legislation would close that loophole by imposing a stiff fine and a 20-year prison sentence on anyone who sells, transfers or attempts to sell or transfer phone records without consumer authorization. Violations in conjunction with a pattern of illegal activity or if the stolen information is used to commit an act of domestic violence or a violent crime against a law enforcement officer, judicial official, or their families, then the offender is subject to harsher penalty. H.R. 6344, legislation reauthorizing the Office of National Drug Control Policy. S. 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, which revises the criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. The new law also increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime. S. 945, the "PROTECTION Act," would reauthorize the successful COPS program through 2011 to hire and retain police officers, pay overtime and reimburse officers pursuing college and advance degrees to enhance their job skills as well as providing Federal money for new technology; S. 1605, the "Law Enforcement Officers' Protection Act," would increase the penalties, including death, for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, impose time and other substantive limits on Federal courts' review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer, limit the amount of damages that a criminal defendant could recover as a result of injuries that the criminal incurred in the course of committing or being apprehended for a felony or a crime of violence, and address implementation difficulties of the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act, by slightly modifying the documentary requirements for "qualified retired law enforcement officers"; S. Con. Res. 102, a resolution formally condemning the action of St.-Denis, France, which named a street in honor of the murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner; H.R. 253, the "Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act," would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; S. 122, the "Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act," would abolish the death penalty option for all Federal crimes which currently carry that penalty; H Res. 1082, a resolution formally condemning the action of St.-Denis, France, which named a street in honor of the murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner; H.R. 4411, the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act," which would require financial transaction providers to block and refuse transactions associated with illegal gambling and direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue guidelines for financial transaction providers that would identify and prevent these restricted transactions and prevent them; H.R. 4472/PL109-248, the "Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act," would increase sentences for child predators and improve the tracking of child sex crime offenders; H.R. 4709, the "Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act," would prohibit the sale or transfer of phone records without consumer authorization and impose an additional penalty if the sale or transfer is used in a crime of domestic violence or against a law enforcement officer or his family; H.R. 5672, the "Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007," provides funding for the U.S. Department of Justice and its programs assisting State and local law enforcement; H. Con. Res. 85, a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; H. Con. Res. 407, a resolution formally condemning the action of St.-Denis, France, which named a street in honor of the murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner; S. 155, the "Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act," is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would provide Federal funding to support joint Federal, State and local law enforcement efforts to combat violent gangs and amend the Federal criminal code to define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 344, legislation to link together the offenses and sentencing enhancements under Federal law for criminals who sell drugs to individuals under the age of 21, who sell or manufacture drugs in or near schools and colleges, or who employ children under 18 years of age in drug operations; S. 564, the "Safe Intersections Act of 2005," would criminalize the unauthorized sale or use of traffic signal preemption devices; H.R. 1710, the "Internet Police Protection Act," would create a new Federal criminal offense prohibiting persons from making available on the Internet restricted personal information concerning judges, law enforcement and other public safety officers, jurors, witnesses or other officers in any United States Court; H.R. 1751, the "Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act," which would increase the penalties for threats and violence against law enforcement officers, judges, and courtroom personnel, including the application of the death penalty, and also impose time limits and substantive limits on Federal courts' review of habeas corpus petitions challenging a State court conviction for killing a law enforcement officer, judge, or other public safety officer; H.R. 1758, the "Open Air Drug Market Penalty Act," would amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide an additional five years imprisonment for knowingly committing a Federal drug offense within 500 feet of the place where any similar offense was committed in the preceding 48 hours; H.R. 2363, the "Peace Officer Justice Act," would make the murder of a law enforcement officer and subsequent flight to a foreign nation a Federal crime punishable by death or life imprisonment; H.R. 2942, the "Sexual Predator Sentencing Act," would raise the mandatory minimum sentences for first-time sex offenders and increase the penalty for criminals convicted of a second sexual offense to life;
| Republican |
| SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Michael DeWine | Republican | OH |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Richard Santorum | Republican | PA |
| Samuel Brownback | Republican | KS |
| Tom Coburn | Republican | OK |
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
H.R 810 S. 3880
Client expense: $87,443 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
S. 2754 - Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act P.L. 106-345, H.R. 6143, S. 2823 – Ryan White Care Act Reauthorization S. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act H.R. 4157 - Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005 S.1418 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act P.L. 109-482, H.R. 6164 - National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 810 – Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S. 3504 - Fetus Farming Prohibition Act
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Animals
Animal Care Legislation as relates to research Definitions of Animals - Dept of Ag H.R. 4239 S. 3880 - Animal Terrorism Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Animals
S. 3880, Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act -- entire bill
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research institutions to discuss how export control regulations are carried out on various campuses. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion of the lobbying efforts of others regarding letters to Senators Obama and Durbin regarding stem cel research. Strategy session regarding DOE management and operation contract for FermiLab and discussion of the proposed International Linear Collider Facility and its desired location in the United States at FermiLab. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of others regarding the 13 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) being constructed by the NIH. Discussion with other research universities that are members of The Science Coalition (TSC) to assess 2006 advocacy activities and consider changes for the future. Discussions regarding providing detailed information to the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding the awarding of the management of Argonne National Laboratory to the University and how to best thank them for their ongoing efforts for this issue. Preparation for future advocacy efforts regarding export control regulations. Preparation for future advocay regarding a competition for two new Bioenergy Research Centers. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Discussion with others of future advocay efforts regarding NIH reauthorization bill. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The national Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding S. 3936, National Competitiveness Investment Act and privacy concerns raised in portions of it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbying efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy effort to develop strategy relative to upcoming announcement regarding managament of FermiLab. Communication with Hank Webber regarding nuclear waste storage issues delaying FY2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. Preparation over a period of five days in coordinating future advocacy efforts of others through participation in the December retreat for the Ad Hoc Tax Group, the annual retreat of The Science Coalition, and the AAU Council on Federal Relations. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of future advocacy efforts regarding the final Executive Committee meeting of The Science Coalition.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2006 · year_end · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion of the lobbying efforts of others regarding letters to Senators Obama and Durbin regarding stem cel research. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of others regarding the 13 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) being constructed by the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for President Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Discussion with others of future advocay efforts regarding NOH reauthorization bill. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Discussion and preparation for future lobbying efforts regrding drugs and treatment for "orphan diseases" after an inquirt from Senator Obama's office on this issue. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2006 · year_end · Budget/Appropriations
Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Strategy session regarding DOE management and operation contract for FermiLab and discussion of the proposed International Linear Collider Facility and its desired location in the United States at FermiLab. Coordination and discussion with other lobbying groups regarding the future of both discretionary and entitlement programs and recommendations made by the Sunset Coalition. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions belonging to the Association of American Universities (AAU) on a number of issues, including appropriations for student funancial aid, a proposal by the Department of Education to change the programmatic priorities of the Upward Bound Program, and new regulations to implement academic achievement and science and math grants for undergraduates. Lobbying activity to attempt inclusion of $2 million appropriation requested by the U of C Hospitals for traumatice brain injury research. Coordination and research regarding request for Senator Coburn (R-OK) regarding earmarking activities. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Research in preparation for future lobbying efforts with the release of the report issued by the National Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Coordination for future lobbying efforts with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities at its annual meeting. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, The National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbying efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Communication with Hank Webber regarding nuclear waste storage issues delaying FY2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying and coordination with other research institutions through participation in the November Leadership Meeting and the Board of Directors meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. Preparation over a period of five days in coordinating future advocacy efforts of others through participation in the December retreat for the Ad Hoc Tax Group, the annual retreat of The Science Coalition, and the AAU Council on Federal Relations. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of future advocacy efforts regarding the final Executive Committee meeting of The Science Coalition. Preparation and coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions for Secretary of Education's Margaret Spellings' Commision on the Future of Higher Education.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2006 · year_end · Animals
H.R. 5229--Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005--welfare of research animals S. 451--Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005--welfare of research animals S. 3880--Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act--protection of scientific researchers who use animals in their research
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
H.R. 4239/S. 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act H.R. 5356, the Early Career Research Act H.R. 5357, the Research for Competitiveness Act H.R. 5358, the Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act H.R. 5384, FY 2007 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; food safety research funding issues; other programs H.R. 5386, FY 2007 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; language related to Environmental Protection Agency air chamber facility funding at UC Riverside; other programs H.R. 5427, FY 2007 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; U.S. Department of Energy laboratory competition issues; other programs H.R. 5441, FY 2007 the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; language related to the University Centers of Excellence; other programs H.R. 5576, FY 2007 Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 5631, FY 2007 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 5647/S. 3708, FY 2007 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 5672, FY 2007 the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; National Aeronautics and Space Administration program at UC Santa Cruz; other programs S. 2197, the Protecting America’s Competitive Edge through Energy (PACE-Energy) Act of 2006 S. 2198, the Protecting America’s Competitive Edge through Education and Research (PACE-Education) Act of 2006 American Competitiveness Initiative related issues National Science Foundation related issues Ocean and marine research issues at UC Santa Barbara; cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration President’s FY 2007 Budget Proposal
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
H.R. 5647, FY 2007 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding levels for the National Institutes of Health; funding for Health Resources Services Administration programs; other programs H.R. 6164, the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 4239/S. 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
H.R. 5356 – A bill to authorize the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy Office of Science to provide grants to early career researchers to establish innovative research programs and integrate education and research, and for other purposes. (All) H.R. 5358 – A bill to authorize programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy Office of Science, and for other purposes. (All) S. 39 – A bill to establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (All) S. 361 – A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and coastal observations for the Nation's coasts, oceans and Great Lakes, improve warnings of tsunamis and other natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and for other purposes. (All) S. 471 – A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. (All) S. 658 – A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning. (All) S. 876 – A bill to prohibit human cloning and protect stem cell research. (All) S. 1520 – A bill to prohibit human cloning. (All) S. 2197 – A bill to ensure the United States successfully competes in the 21st century global economy. (Provisions concerning the Office of Science, Department of Energy) S. 2198 – A bill to ensure the United States successfully competes in the 21st century global economy. (All) S. 2793 – A bill to enhance research and education in the areas of pharmaceutical and biotechnology science and engineering, including therapy development and manufacturing, analytical technologies, modeling, and informatics. (All) S. 3880 - A bill to provide the Department of Justice the necessary authority to apprehend, prosecute, and convict individuals committing animal enterprise terror (All). S. 3936 - A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy (All). H.R. 810 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. (All) H.R. 3835 - A bill to establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (All)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multi-channel TV and the Internet, including intellectual property and regulatory uissues: COPE Act of 2006 (HR 5252) and the accompanying Senate bill; Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (S. 3880).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Animals
S. 3880, "Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act" Issue: Extend existing protections for animal enterprises to individuals, businesses, and agencies to prevent threats, intimidations, and violence against biomedical researchers.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2006 · year_end · Homeland Security
H.R. 4941 – Homeland Security Science and Technology Enhancement Act of 2006, Sec. 6, all provisions relating to cybersecurity research and development; Sec. 316, all provisions relating to cybersecurity research and development; Sec. 8, all provisions relating to scholarship and fellowship programs at the Department of Homeland Security; Sec. 318, all provisions relating to scholarship and fellowship programs; Sec. 11, all provisions relating to Science and Technology Strategic Plan; Sec. 12, all provisions relating to reports to congress on social and behavior research for homeland security; Sec. 13, all provisions relating to guide for researchers on the homeland security implications of research; Sec. 15, all provisions relating to rail security research and development. H.R. 4942 – Promoting Antiterrorism Capabilities Through International Cooperation Act, Sec. 314, all provisions relating to promoting antiterrorism through International Cooperation Program; (A), all provisions relating to coordinated research projects, joint research projects, or joint ventures; (B), all provisions relating to joint studies or technical demonstrations; (C), all provisions relating to coordinated field exercises, scientific seminars, conferences, symposia, and workshops; (D), all provisions relating to training of scientists and engineers; (E), all provisions relating to visits and exchanges of scientists, engineers, or other appropriate personnel; (F), all provisions relating to exchanges or sharing of scientific and technological information; (G), all provisions relating to joint use of laboratory facilities and equipment; (4), all provisions relating to the term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). H.R. 5441 (Pub. L. No. 109-295) – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007, Title IV, all provisions relating to research and development, training, and services; all provisions relating to science and technology; all provisions relating to research, development, acquisition, and operations; all provisions relating to research, development, and operations. H.R. 5533 – Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006, Sec. 3, all provisions relating to Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority; National Biodefense Science Board; Sec. 319L, all provisions relating to Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. H.R. 5631 (Pub. L. No. 109-289) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, Title IV, all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Army; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Navy; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Air Force; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Defense-Wide; Division B, all provisions relating to continuing appropriations resolution, 2007. S. 3678 (Pub. L. No. 109-417) – Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, Title II, all provisions relating to public health security preparedness; Sec. 202, all provisions using information technology to improve situational awareness in public health emergencies; Sec. 204, all provisions relating to vaccine tracking and distribution; Sec. 319A, all provisions relating to vaccine tracking and distribution; Title III, all provisions relating to all-hazards medical surge capacity; Sec. 302, all provisions relating to enhancing medical surge capacity; Sec. 2803, all provisions relating to enhancing medical surge capacity; Sec. 304, all provisions relating to core education and training; Title IV, all provisions relating to pandemic and biodefense vaccine and drug development; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to biomedical advanced research and development authority; Sec. 319L, all provisions relating to biomedical advanced research and development authority. S. 3880 (Pub. L. No. 109-374) – Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, Sec. 43 (A), all provisions relating to a commercial or academic enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit, food or fiber production, agriculture, education, research, or testing. No Senate Bill Number Assigned Yet – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Army; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Navy; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Air Force; all provisions relating to research, development, test and evaluation, Defense-Wide; all provisions relating to continuing appropriations resolution, 2007. No Senate Bill Number Assigned Yet - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007, all provisions relating to research and development, training, and services; all provisions relating to science and technology; all provisions relating to research, development, acquisition, and operations; all provisions relating to research, development, and operations.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Arts, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Forest Service, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2006 · year_end · Animals
S. 3880 (Pub. L. No. 109-374) – Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, Sec. 43 (A), all provisions relating to a commercial or academic enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit, food or fiber production, agriculture, education, research, or testing.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Arts, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Forest Service, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 5647, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, funding for local HRSA projects; monitor congressional action on S 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act; monitor HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
H.R.4239 and S.3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act H.R.810: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
H.R.810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005: All Titles and Sections H.R.4239, S.3880, Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE