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Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Meetings and calls with Members and staff of House and Senate Committees and agency officials concerning possible legislative and regulatory measures and Congressional studies affecting the hedge fund industry and other altenative investments. Securities and Exchange Commission registration amendment to S. 4 S. 1402 Hedge Fund Registration Act H.R. 2586 Securities and Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act S. 3691 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving credit-default swaps, to grant the Federal Reserve Board authority over investment-bank holding companies, and for other purposes S. 3714 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S. 3739 To address the regulation of derivatives and unregistered hedge funds, and for other purposes
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Meetings and calls with Members and staff of House and Senate Committees and agency officials concerning possible legislative and regulatory measures and Congressional studies affecting the hedge fund industry and other altenative investments. Securities and Exchange Commission registration amendment to S. 4 S. 1402 Hedge Fund Registration Act H.R. 2586 Securities and Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act S. 3691 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving credit-default swaps, to grant the Federal Reserve Board authority over investment-bank holding companies, and for other purposes S. 3714 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S. 3739 To address the regulation of derivatives and unregistered hedge funds, and for other purposes
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
S. 3268, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008," H.R. 6264, to require physical possession of oil commodities; H.R. 6284, "Close the London Loophole Act of 2008," H.R. 6330, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008," H.R. 6334, "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," H.R. 6604, "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act," S. 3714, "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act"
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R.515: To establish a commission on corporate entitlement reform. H.R.946: To extend the protections of the Truth in Lending Act to overdraft protection programs and services provided by depository institutions, to require customer consent before a depository institution may initiate overdraft protection services and fees, to enhance the information made available to consumers relating to overdraft protection services and fees, to prohibit systematic manipulation in the posting of checks and other debits to a depository account for the purpose of generating overdraft protection fees, and for other purposes. H.R.1066: To increase community development investments by depository institutions, and for other purposes. H.R.1208: To amend the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions, and for other purposes. H.R.1257: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. H.R.1424: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R. 1967: To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception from the continuing requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates, and for other purposes. H.R. 2586: to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to authorize the commission to require the registration of hedge fund advisers under that law. H.R. 2595: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the disclosure of proxy votes relating to executive and director compensation by beneficial owners of more than five percent of a company's shares. H.R. 2868: to eliminate the exemption from state regulation for certain securities designated by national securities exchanges. H.R. 3997: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.6213: to establish the Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board. H.R.6482: to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for NRSRO ratings and an initial list of such eligible asset-backed instruments. H.R.6604: To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. H. RES. 1449: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. S.473: A bill to improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes. S. 1181: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. S.1402: A bill to amend the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, with respect to the exemption to registration requirements. S.3691: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving credit-default swaps, to grant the Federal Reserve Board authority over investment-bank holding companies, and for other purposes. S.3714: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008, Outer Continental Shelf leasing and exploration and development activities; H.R. 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, energy supply and leasing issues; H.R. 3058 regarding new fees on non-producing leases in the Gulf of Mexico; H.R. 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, oil and gas leasing and development; H.R. 6256 Responsible Ownership of Federal Lands, oil and gas leasing and development; H.R. 5151 To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands in the Monongahela National Forest in the State of West Virginia, and for other purpose; H.R. 2784 To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by terminating long-standing Federal prohibitions on the domestic production of abundant offshore supplies of natural gas, to dedicate fixed percentages of the resultant royalties for environmental restoration projects, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance for those in need, and to share a portion of such royalties with producing States, and for other purposes; In geneneral lobbied for support for Outer Continental Shelf leasing; Discussions regarding GAO reports companing the US "government take" system to other parts of the world and the concept of "diligent development" of federal leases; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; implementation of H.R. 6 The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Client expense: $2,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 1677 (Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act) (International Economic Coordination/Market Access); Fee Based Brokerage Accounts; Soft Dollars; Client Commission Arrangements; 12B-1 Fees; Global Capital Markets Competitiveness; Hedge Funds, private pools of capital, asset management issues; S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act); H.R. 3010 (Arbitration Fairness Act); H.R. 3225 (Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act); Sovereign Wealth Funds; Auction Rate Securities Market; Rule 15a-6 (Facilitating foreign broker dealer cross-border access to US sophisticated investors); H.R. 6333 (The Municipal Bond Market Support Act); S. 3518 (The Municipal Bond Market Support Act); H.R. 6308 (Municipal Bond Fairness Act); Credit Ratings for Structured Finance Products; SEC Nominations; Cross border securities activities; Section 13(d) ownership of equity swaps; Regulatory restructuring/discount window access; H.R. 5720 (Housing Assistance Tax Act) (Foreclosure Prevention); H.R. 3221 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); S. 2636 (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008); Treasury Blueprint/Regulatory Restructuring; H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act); H.R. 6482 (To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for NRSRO ratings and an initial list of such eligible asset-backed instruments); Financial Services Regulatory Restructuring; S. 3714 (Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008); Regulation of Credit Default Swaps; G-20 Summit (discussion paper submitted outlining SIFMA's broad principles for Global Modernization of Financial Supervision and Regulation).
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
A clearing solution for credit default swaps under the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 125 (2), Special Report on Regulatory Reform HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - All Sections HR 7266 - Derivatives Market Reform Act of 1999 All Sections S 3577 - Prevent Excessive Speculation Act All Sections S 3671 - Over-the-Counter Swaps Speculation Limit Act All Sections S 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 All Sections S 3714 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008 All Sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
A clearing solution for credit default swaps under the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 125 (2), Special Report on Regulatory Reform HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - All Sections HR 7266 - Derivatives Market Reform Act of 1999 All Sections S 3577 - Prevent Excessive Speculation Act All Sections S 3671 - Over-the-Counter Swaps Speculation Limit Act All Sections S 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 All Sections S 3714 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008 All Sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (mutual fund competitiveness) H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (proxy vote disclosure) H.R. 3225 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act (12b-1 fees) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 6333 Municipal Bond Market Support Act of 2008 H.R. 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6796 VULTURE Funds Act S. 2136 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007 (mortgage modification) S. 3445 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2008 S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008 (CDS) Financial Regulatory Structure Modernization Closed-End Funds / AMPS Money Market Mutual Fund Guarantee Program
Client expense: $953,384 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 3714 "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008," all provisions. Public Law 110-234, regarding the regulatory implementation of the provisions regulating the off exchange trading of foreign exchange. Public Law 110-246, regarding implementation of the provisions pertaining to foreign exchange.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 1424 / HR 3997 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, regarding the impact on banking and Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP); HR 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act; HR 5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, regarding legislative prohibition of credit card practices and UDAP; HR 5546 / S 3086 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, regarding legislative price fixing bureaucracy; HR 3010 / S 1782 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, regarding impact of anti-arbitration clauses in credit card agreements; HR 7076 Alcohol Franchise Contract Act / S 2838 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, regarding general issues involved in arbitration clauses; General issues involving FTC examination of debt collection practices; General issues involving financial services regulatory modernization; General issues involving auction rate securities; HR 7321 Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, regarding financial services issues; S 3714 Derivitives Trading Integrity Act of 2008, regarding regulation of derivatives; General issues regarding Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and efforts to stem financial crisis.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
OTC Markets S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Commodities (big ticket)
A clearing solution for credit default swaps under the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 125 (2), Special Report on Regulatory Reform HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - All Sections HR 7266 - Derivatives Market Reform Act of 1999 All Sections S 3577 - Prevent Excessive Speculation Act All Sections S 3671 - Over-the-Counter Swaps Speculation Limit Act All Sections S 3691 - Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008 All Sections S 3714 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2008 All Sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. S. 3671, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have limits on certain transactions and more. S.3709, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to expand Rural Energy for America. S. 3714, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure more market coverage by regulated exchanges. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act; S. 3577 Prevent Excessive Seculation Act
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office