Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2007

pension preservation & savings expansion acat 2003 H.R. 1776/S.2264/S.2233/H.R. 3108 employee retirment security action of 1974 H.R. 525/S.406 pension system overhaul-multi employer pension fund reform H.R. 2830 pension reform bills H.R. 280/S.1783 pension bill H.R. 2830/H.R. 4/S. 1783

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 3261, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 6947, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 3258, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 3230, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs S 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 6599, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Housing & Economic Recovery Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 7110, Job Creation & Economic Relief Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Curbside Bus Operators Bus Safety and ADA Regulatory Compliance Motor Coach Safety Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security Issues Section 13 (c) of the Federal Transit Act-Transit Labor Provisions Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Issues. H.R. 3985, Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 4690, Bluffton University Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. s. 2326, Motor Coach Enhanced Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 1606, the Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program, Entire Bill. H.R. 1475, the Commuter Benefits Equity Act, Entire Bill. s. 712, the Commuter Benefits Equity ACt, Entire Bill. H.R. 734, Transit Systems Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. s. 406, Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H. Con Res 312 Budget Resolution of FT 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. S. Con, Res 70, Budget Resolution of FT 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2009, Transportation Appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security Appropriations. S. 1446, National Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 401, Nationals Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 1195, Highway Technical Corrections Act of 2007, Federal Transit Program Provisions. H.R. 6052, Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, Entire Bill.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

pension preservation & savings expansion acat 2003 H.R. 1776/S.2264/S.2233/H.R. 3108 employee retirment security action of 1974 H.R. 525/S.406 pension system overhaul-multi employer pension fund reform H.R. 2830 pension reform bills H.R. 280/S.1783 pension bill H.R. 2830/H.R. 4/S. 1783

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Curbside Bus Operators Bus Safety and ADA Regulatory Compliance Motor Coach Safety Transit and Over-the Road Bus Security Issues Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act-Transit Labor Provisions. Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Issues. H.R. 3985, Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 4690, Bluffton University Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 2326, Motor Coach Enhanced Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 1606, the Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program, Entire Bill. H.R. 1475, the Commuter Benefits Equity Act, Entire Bill. S. 712, the Commuter Benefits Equity Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 734, Transit Systems Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 406, Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H. Con Res 312 Budget Resolution of FT 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. S. Con, Res 70, Budget Resolution of FT 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2009, Transportation Appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security Appropriations. S. 1446, National Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 401 National Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 1195, Highway Technical Corrections Act of 2007, Federal Transit Program Provisions. H.R. 6052, Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, Entire Bill.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 3182, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 3181, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs No bill number, FY 2009 Military Construction Appropriations Act, Local base issues HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor S 2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5818, Neighborhood Stabilization Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor HR 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act, Support S 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, Energy efficiency and transit programs Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant

Animal Fighting, HR l39, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 503, S.3lll Primates as Pets, HR 2964, S l498 Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394 Bear Protection Act, HR 3029 Chmpanzee Research Legislation Dogfighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880 Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.406 Wild Horses, HR 249 Fur Labeling, HR 89l Internet Hunting, HR 27ll Chimpanzee Sancturiaries, HR 3295 and S.l9l6 Class B Dealers, HR l280 and S.7l4 Service Horse Adoption, S l644, HR 2638

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

pension preservation & savings expansion acat 2003 H.R. 1776/S.2264/S.2233/H.R. 3108 employee retirment security action of 1974 H.R. 525/S.406 pension system overhaul-multi employer pension fund reform H.R. 2830 pension reform bills H.R. 280/S.1783 pension bill H.R. 2830/H.R. 4/S. 1783

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

No bill number, FY 2009 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs No bill number, FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs No bill number, FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs No bill number, FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects No bill number, FY 2009 Labor-Health & Human Services-Education Appropriations Act, Local health care programs HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose S 2123, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Oppose HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, Local homeland security programs HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, Monitor HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Monitor Support full funding for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant

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

Curbside Bus Operators Bus Safety and ADA Regulatory Compliance Motor Coach Safety Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security Issues Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act-Transit Labor Provisions Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Issues H.R. 3985, Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 4690, Bluffton University Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 2326, Motor Coach Enhanced Safety Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H. R. 1606, the Flexibility Incentive Grant Pilot Program, Entire Bill. H. R. 1475, the Commuter Benefits Equity Act, Entire Bill. S. 712, the Commuter Benefits Equity Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 734, Transit Systems Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 406, Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H. Con. Res 312, Budget Resolution for FY 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. S. Con, Res. 70, Budget Resolution for FY 2009, Transportation and Homeland Security Provisions. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2009, Transportation Appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security Appropriations. S. 1446, National Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 401, National Capitol Transportation Amendment Act of 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 1195, Highway Technical Corrections Act of 2007, Federal Transit Program Provisions.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Fighting, HR l39, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 403, S.3lll Primates as Pets, HR 2964, S l498 Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394 Bear Protection Act, HR 3029 Chmpanzee Research Legislation Dogfighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880 Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.406 Wild Horses, HR 249 Fur Labeling, HR 89l Internet Hunting, HR 27ll Chimpanzee Sancturiaries, HR 3295 and S.l9l6 Class B Dealers, HR l280 and S.7l4 Service Horse Adoption, S l644, HR 2638

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S.1995. HR 1150 & S 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchae of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insruance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S.288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, Hr 1872, HR 2063, Hr 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3093, FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs S 1745, FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Local law enforcement programs HR 2638, FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs S 1644, FY 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Local homeland security programs HR 2641, FY 2008 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects S 1751, FY 2008 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act, Local flood control projects HR 1495, Water Resources Development Act, Local flood control projects S 1248, Water Resources Development Act, Local flood control projects HR 980, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, Monitor HR 926, Strengthening Ownership of Private Property Act, Monitor HR 720, Water Quality Financing Act, Support HR 2124, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor S 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Monitor HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, Monitor S 1300, Aviation Investment & Modernization Act, Monitor HR 2447, Energy & Environment Block Grant Act, Support HR 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, Energy Efficiency Block Grant and Energy Conservation Tax Incentives HR 2776, Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act, Energy Conservation Tax Incentives HR 2419, Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1551, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs S 919, Healthy Farms, Food & Fuels Act, Funding for conservation and nutrition programs HR 1, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, Local homeland security programs S 4, Improving America's Security Act, Local homeland security programs HR 734, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support S 406, Transit System Flexibility Act, Support HR 3458, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act, Transit operating assistance HR 3074, FY 2008 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs S 1798, FY 2008 Transportation-Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, Local transportation, housing and community development programs

Animal Fighting, HR l39, S26l; Horse Slaughter, HR 403, S.3lll Primates as Pets, HR 2964, S l498 Downed Animals, HR 66l, S.394 Bear Protection Act, HR 3029 Chmpanzee Research Legislation Dogfighting, HR 32l9, HR 3327, S.l880 Polar Bear Imports, HR 2327 and S.406 Wild Horses, HR 249 Fur Labeling, HR 89l Internet Hunting, HR 27ll Chimpanzee Sancturiaries, HR 3295 and S.l9l6 Class B Dealers, HR l280 and S.7l4 Service Horse Adoption, S l644, HR 2638

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 525/S. 406 Small Business Health Franchise Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S.1995. HR 1150 & S 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchae of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insruance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S.288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, Hr 1872, HR 2063, Hr 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocated in favor of small business health plans (SBHPs), H.R. 525 and S. 406

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

S.1955 and S.406 - General Health Issues S.1671 - Small Business Health Care Bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General Health Issues; S406 S.1671 - Small Business Health Care Bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE