Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009

S.1733 - CEJAPA (Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act) H.R. 5019 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act S. 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 H.R. 5041 - SEAM (Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2010) S. 1617 - IMPACT (Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009) S. 433 - Renewable Energy Standard Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (S.3813) Clean energy Jobs and Oil Accountability Act (S3663) Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act (HR5663, S3671) America COMPETES Act (S3605)

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.1733 - CEJAPA (Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act) H.R. 5019 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act - S. 3601 - Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act S. 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 H.R. 5041 - SEAM (Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2010) S. 1617 - IMPACT (Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009) Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (S.3813) Clean energy Jobs and Oil Accountability Act (S3663) America COMPETES Act (S3605)

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Support provisions to help manufacturers retool/upgrade their facilities and invest in new energy technologies and markets. S. 1617, IMPACT Act of 2009. Support.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2150, which increases the authorization of loans for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing to $50 billion. Supported S. 1617 and H.R. 3083 which creates a revolving loan fund for small and medium manufacturers to retool facilities to make them more energy efficient or to manufacture energy efficient components. Supported H.R. 3246 and S. 2843 which creates a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported changes to the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program at the Dept. of Energy to allow parts manufacturers to utilize the program.

Client expense: $67,889 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2009 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 275 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. H.R. 627The Credit CARD Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan. NSBA supported. H.R. 933 Family-Friendly Workplace Act of 2009 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. NSBA supported. H.R. 946 - The Plain Language Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1470 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 2151 Fair Pay Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. H.R. 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 2460 Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. NSBA opposed. H.R. 2910 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. H.R. 2965 Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 Bill would amend and reauthorize the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3032 The Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2009 Bill would establish within the SBA an Office of Environment, Energy, and Climate Change and a Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse to provide support and information on climate change to small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 3380 - Promoting Lending to America's Small Business Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3457 Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3615 - Home Office Tax Deduction Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Credit CARD Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3721 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act The bill amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. NSBA is monitoring. H.R. 3905 The Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 Bill increases the estate tax exemption level to $5 million, and reduces the rate to 35 percent, both phased-in over ten years. NSBA supported. H.R. 4067 The Business Checking Fairness Act Bill would authorize interest-bearing transaction accounts at depository institutions. NSBA supported. H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 The bill would extend the research and development tax credit, the deduction for state sales and real property taxes, an exception for Subpart F active financing income, and the deduction allowed for teachers who purchase their own classroom supplies. NSBA supported. H.R. 4302 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. H.R. 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform by providing a path the citizenship for non-documented individuals through the establishment of a set of criteria. In addition, the bill addresses border security and employee legality. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses. H.R.4549 the Small Business Innovation to Job Creation Act of 2010 Bill would authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make grants to small business concerns to assist the commercialization of research developed with funds received under the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program. NSBA supported. H.R. 4855 Work-Life Balance Awards Act of 2010 To establish the Work-Life Balance Award for employers that have developed and implemented work-life balance policies. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. H.R. 5107 - Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2010 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require persons to keep records of non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and to provide a special penalty for persons who misclassify employees as non-employees, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Repeals section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that requires any business that purchases more than $600 of goods or services from another business to submit a 1099 form to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). NSBA supported. H.R. 5297 The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Bill would create a Small Business Lending Fund Program amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation. NSBA supported. H.R. 5486 Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation. NSBA supported. S. 182 Paycheck Fairness Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. S. 296 Fair Tax Act of 2009 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services. It sets the sales tax rate at 23 percent in 2011, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. NSBA supported. S. 515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 Bill would reform U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. S. 574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 725 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. S. 904 Fair Pay Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. S. 988 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2009 Bill would update the tax code to allow small business employees to purchase employer-provided health insurance with pre-tax dollars. It also strengthens current law for all cafeteria plans by expanding dependent flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and including coverage for long-term care benefits. NSBA has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 996 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. S. 1152 Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. NSBA opposed. S. 1233 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 Bill would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supported. S. 1615 Next Step for Main Street Credit Availability Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to stop the small business credit crunch, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 1617 The Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act Bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to states to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology. NSBA supported. S. 1754 - Home Office Deduction Simplification Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. S. 1756 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. NSBA is monitoring. S. 1832 Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009 Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2784 Carper-Voinovich Estate Tax Proposal Bill would freeze the estate tax at the 2009 levelsany estate above $7 million per couple or $3.5 million per individual would be taxed at a 45 percent rate. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. S. 2869 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. S. 2919 The Small Business Lending Enhancement Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities. NSBA supported. S. 3018 Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 A comprehensive tax reform legislation with provisions consolidating tax brackets for individuals and businesses while at the same time lowering federal tax obligations, in part through a single, flat 24 percent corporate rate. NSBA supported. S. 3024 Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 Bill to ensure that the creation of jobs by small businesses is considered during the Federal legislative and rulemaking process. NSBA supported. S. 3089 Small Business Patent Data Collection Act of 2010 Bill would require a study and report by the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration regarding the effects of proposed changes in patent law. NSBA opposed. S. 3254 Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2010 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require persons to keep records of non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and to provide a special penalty for persons who misclassify employees as non-employees, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. S.3533 Responsible Estate Tax Act The bill will permanently fix the estate tax by combining the 2009 exemption levels with progressive rates for larger estates, including a new billionaires surtax. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. S. 3578 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Repeals section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that requires any business that purchases more than $600 of goods or services from another business to submit a 1099 form to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). NSBA supported. S. 4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010 To provide for the establishment of a Health Insurance Rate Authority to establish limits on premium rating, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. Issue: Comprehensive Immigration Reform A general outline for comprehensive immigration reform was been discussed in the Senate. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses. Agency Comments on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Jointly filed comments were sent to Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Department of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Substantial health plan design changes (e.g., no annual/lifetime limits, bans on cost-sharing of preventative services) have September 2010 effective dates. NSBA requested at least six months to comply with regulations once they are implemented, and a good-faith standard for measuring compliance.

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1733 - CEJAPA (Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act) H.R. 5019 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act - S. 3601 - Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act S. 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 H.R. 5041 - SEAM (Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2010) S. 1617 - IMPACT (Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009)

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.1733 - CEJAPA (Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act) H.R. 5019 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act S. 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 H.R. 5041 - SEAM (Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act of 2010) S. 1617 - IMPACT (Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009) S. 433 - Renewable Energy Standard S. 1462 - ACELA (American Clean Energy Leadership Act) S. 3601 - Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HOUSE H.R. 0889-Save American Energy Act-(Building cosponsorship) H.R. 2227-American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act-(Testified against this bill) H.R. 2454-America Clean Energy and Security Act-(Comprehensive Clean Energy and Climate Bill) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 2150-To increase the amount of direct loans that may be provided by the Secretary of Energy to improve facilities for advanced technology vehicles manufacturing.-(All Sections) H.R. 2724-National Transportation Objectives Act-(Transportation) H.R. 2996-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010-(Biofuels, Agency fundings, Oppose efforts to restrict EPA's ability to regulate GHG's/implement endangerment finding) H.R. 3246-Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009-(The bill provides support for technologies to reduce oil dependence) H.R. 3326-Defense Appropriations Bill-(Oppose dirty fuels incentives and subsidies; protect EISA 2007, Sec. 526) H.R. 3534-Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act of 2009-(Support some provisions dealing with off shore drilling and renewable energy; attended hearing on this bill) H.R. 4213-Jobs Package-(Sections dealing with green energy investments or tax incentives for green energy) H.R. 4690-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) H.R. 4722-Active Community Transportation Act-(Transportation) H.R. 5019-Home Star-(Support All Sections) H.R. 5119-Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2010-(All Sections) SENATE S. 0247-Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009-(Fuel economy) S. 1390-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) S. 1462-ACELA-American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009-(All Sections) S. 1617-IMPACT Act-(All Sections) S. 1619-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) S. 1620-Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act-(Vehicles) S. 1700-Energy Security Through Transparency Act-(All Sections) S. 1733-Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act-(Transportation) S. 2877-Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act-(All Sections) S. 3059-National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3177-Home Star-(All Sections) S. 3217-Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-(language of S. 1700 was included in the conference report of the financial reform bill.) S. 3305-Big Oil Bailout Prevention-(remove liability cap) S. 3405-Close Big Oil Loopholes-(Slash oil and gas subsidies) S. 3434-Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3443-Electric Vehicle Deployment Act-(Vehicles) S. 3464-Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Senate Version of H.R. 2454-(All Sections) Senate Climate Bill-(Advocate for provisions that would ensure clean up) No Name Yet (Comprehensive clean energy and global warming legislation)-(All Sections) Climate Legislation-(Biofuels provisions) Climate Bill-(Biofuels/Biomass) No Name Yet (Clean energy title)-(Senate job creation bill) Kerry Graham Lieberman compromise bill to address climate change-(Work with Senate swings and champs to communicate prioirities for legislation) No Name Yet (Comprehensive Climate and Energy bill being written by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Leiberman)-(All Sections) No Name Yet (Senate Job Creation Bill)-(Clean energy title) Oil Savings Bill-(Vehicles/Fuels/Transportation) American Power Act-(All Sections)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1617; Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009; All sections relating to accelerating the transition of US manufacturers into the clean energy economy.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2150, which increases the authorization of loans for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing to $50 billion. Supported S. 1617 and H.R. 3083 which creates a revolving loan fund for small and medium manufacturers to retool facilities to make them more energy efficient or to manufacture energy efficient components. Supported H.R. 3246 and S. 2843 which creates a program for research, development, demonstration and commercial application of vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Worked with the Dept. of Energy (DOE) and Congress to help auto suppliers better utilize DOE's Sec. 136 loan program under PL 110-140.

Client expense: $83,298 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Support provisions to help manufacturers retool/upgrade their facilities and invest in new energy technologies and markets. S. 1617, IMPACT Act of 2009. Support.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2009 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 275 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. H.R. 933 Family-Friendly Workplace Act of 2009 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. NSBA supported. H.R. 946 - The Plain Language Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1470 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 2151 Fair Pay Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. H.R. 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 2460 Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. NSBA opposed. H.R. 2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Legislation that includes $17.6 billion in tax cuts aimed at encouraging businesses to hire new workers. NSBA supported. H.R. 2910 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. H.R. 2965 Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 Bill would amend and reauthorize the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3380 Promoting Lending to Americas Small Business Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3457 Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Comprehensive health care reform legislation. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3615 - Home Office Tax Deduction Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Credit CARD Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3905 The Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 Bill increases the estate tax exemption level to $5 million, and reduces the rate to 35 percent, both phased-in over ten years. NSBA supported. H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act To ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers, or the public at risk. NSBA opposed. H.R. 4067 The Business Checking Fairness Act Bill would authorize interest-bearing transaction accounts at depository institutions. NSBA supported. H.R. 4154 The Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Bill of 2009 Bill permanently extends the top federal estate tax rate of 45 percent with a $3.5 million exclusion. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 The bill would extend the research and development tax credit, the deduction for state sales and real property taxes, an exception for Subpart F active financing income, and the deduction allowed for teachers who purchase their own classroom supplies. NSBA supported. H.R. 4302 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. H.R. 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform by providing a path the citizenship for non-documented individuals through the establishment of a set of criteria. In addition, the bill addresses border security and employee legality. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses. H.R.4549 the Small Business Innovation to Job Creation Act of 2010 Bill would authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make grants to small business concerns to assist the commercialization of research developed with funds received under the second phase of the Small Business Innovation Research Program. NSBA supported. H.R. 4855 - Work-Life Balance Awards Act of 2010 To establish the Work-Life Balance Award for employers that have developed and implemented work-life balance policies. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. H.R. 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 Reconciliation language amending H.R. 3590. NSBA opposed. H.R. 4849 Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 The bill includes a 100 percent exclusion of capital gains taxes for small businesses; an extension of Build America Bonds; and a provision allowing the new markets tax credit to be claimed against the alternative minimum tax. NSBA supported. S. 182 Paycheck Fairness Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. S. 515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 Bill would reform U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. S. 574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 725 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. S. 904 Fair Pay Act To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. S. 996 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. S. 988 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2009 Bill would update the tax code to allow small business employees to purchase employer-provided health insurance with pre-tax dollars. It also strengthens current law for all cafeteria plans by expanding dependent flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and including coverage for long-term care benefits. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. S. 1152 Healthy Families Act Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to permit each employee to earn at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. NSBA opposed. S. 1233 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 Bill would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supported. S. 1615 Next Step for Main Street Credit Availability Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to stop the small business credit crunch, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 1617 The Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act Bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to states to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology. NSBA supported. S. 1754 - Home Office Deduction Simplification Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. S. 1832 Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009 Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2784 Carper-Voinovich Estate Tax Proposal Bill would freeze the estate tax at the 2009 levelsany estate above $7 million per couple or $3.5 million per individual would be taxed at a 45 percent rate. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. S. 2869 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. S. 2919 The Small Business Lending Enhancement Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities. NSBA supported. S. 3018 Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 A comprehensive tax reform legislation with provisions consolidating tax brackets for individuals and businesses while at the same time lowering federal tax obligations, in part through a single, flat 24 percent corporate rate. NSBA supported. S. 3024 Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 Bill to ensure that the creation of jobs by small businesses is considered during the Federal legislative and rulemaking process. NSBA supported. S. 3089 Small Business Patent Data Collection Act of 2010 Bill would require a study and report by the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration regarding the effects of proposed changes in patent law. NSBA opposed. S. 4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010 To provide for the establishment of a Health Insurance Rate Authority to establish limits on premium rating, and for other purposes. NSBA is monitoring this legislation. Issue: Comprehensive Immigration Reform A general outline for comprehensive immigration reform was been discussed in the Senate. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009, All sections relating to accelerating the transition of US manufacturers into the clean energy economy.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Energy & Water Development appropriations; Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense Appropriations; H.R. 4905, Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010; Issues related to the Department of Energy funding for basic science research; Issues related to Department of Energy pension obligations; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Energy & Water Development appropriations; Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense Appropriations; H.R. 4905, Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010; Issues related to the Department of Energy funding for basic science research; Issues related to Department of Energy pension obligations; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Energy & Water Development appropriations; Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense Appropriations; H.R. 4905, Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010; Issues related to the Department of Energy funding for basic science research; Issues related to Department of Energy pension obligations; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Energy & Water Development appropriations; Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense Appropriations; H.R. 4905, Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010; Issues related to the Department of Energy funding for basic science research; Issues related to Department of Energy pension obligations; Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act of 2009.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 695 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to reduce the matching requirement for participants in the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program - in support of this legislation S. 1617 - IMPACT Act of 2009 - in support of proposed loan program to assist small manufacturers H.R. 4393 - To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to reduce the matching requirement for participants in the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program - in support of bill

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Support provisions to help manufacturers retool/upgrade their facilities and invest in new energy technologies and markets. S. 1617, IMPACT Act of 2009. Support.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2150, which increases the authorization of loans for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing to $50 billion. Supported S. 1617 and H.R. 3083 which creates a revolving loan fund for small and medium manufacturers to retool facilities to make them more energy efficient or to manufacture energy efficient components. Supported H.R. 3246 and S. 2843 which creates a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.

Client expense: $42,526 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2009 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 275 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. H.R. 946 - The Plain Language Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 1321 Healthy Americans Act To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. NSBA has been supportive of many provisions but withheld judgment on the overall bill. H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1470 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 2910 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. H.R. 2963 IT Tax Credit for Small Business Act Bill provides a modest and time-limited tax credit to small businesses for the purchase of computer hardware and software. NSBA supported. H.R. 2965 Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 Bill would amend and reauthorize the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3380 Promoting Lending to Americas Small Business Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3457 Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3615 - Home Office Tax Deduction Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Credit CARD Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3905 The Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 Bill increases the estate tax exemption level to $5 million, and reduces the rate to 35 percent, both phased-in over ten years. NSBA supported. H.R. 3952 - Helping Small Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 increase the amount allowable as a deduction for meals and entertainment expenses of small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Choice for America Act To provide affordable, quality health care to all Americans and reduce the growth of health care spending, and for other purposes. NSBA supports the insurance market reforms and cost containment provisions; however, is opposed to the employer mandate and tax on the wealthy provisions. H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act To ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers, or the public at risk. NSBA opposed. H.R. 4067 The Business Checking Fairness Act Bill would authorize interest-bearing transaction accounts at depository institutions. NSBA supported. H.R. 4154 The Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Bill of 2009 Bill permanently extends the top federal estate tax rate of 45 percent with a $3.5 million exclusion. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 The bill would extend the research and development tax credit, the deduction for state sales and real property taxes, an exception for Subpart F active financing income, and the deduction allowed for teachers who purchase their own classroom supplies. NSBA supported. H.R. 4302 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. H.R. 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform by providing a path the citizenship for non-documented individuals through the establishment of a set of criteria. In addition, the bill addresses border security and employee legality. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses. S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. NSBA has been supportive of many provisions but withheld judgment on the overall bill. S. 515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 Bill would reform U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. S. 574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 725 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. S. 996 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. S. 998 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2009 Bill would update the tax code to allow small business employees to purchase employer-provided health insurance with pre-tax dollars. It also strengthens current law for all cafeteria plans by expanding dependent flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and including coverage for long-term care benefits. NSBA has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1233 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 Bill would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supported. S. 1402 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 Bill would increase the threshold for the deduction phase-out for start-up costs from $50,000 to $60,000 and widens the pool of businesses who can claim the entire $10,000 deduction that first year. NSBA supported. S. 1615 Next Step for Main Street Credit Availability Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to stop the small business credit crunch, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 1617 The Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act Bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to states to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology. NSBA supported. S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act Bill would provide for comprehensive health care reform. NSBA has opposed provisions in the bill that provide for employer mandates and a public health insurance options, while supported the addition of provisions that provide for greater tax credits for small businesses and more aggressive cost-containment provisions. NSBA maintains reservations and has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1754 - Home Office Deduction Simplification Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. S. 1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 Bill would provide for comprehensive health care reform. NSBA has expressed concerns with several provisions, including the excise tax on high-cost insurance, the unintended consequences resulting from the threshold established in the free-rider provisions for employers, and others. In addition, NSBA has supported several provisions that aim to reduce the cost of health care while advocated for additional efforts to reduce the long-term cost of health care. NSBA maintains reservations and has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1832 Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009 Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2784 Carper-Voinovich Estate Tax Proposal Bill would freeze the estate tax at the 2009 levelsany estate above $7 million per couple or $3.5 million per individual would be taxed at a 45 percent rate. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. S. 2869 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. S. 2919 The Small Business Lending Enhancement Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities. NSBA supported. H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Senate passed legislation representing the melding of Senate HELP and Senate Finance Committee legislation providing comprehensive health care reform. NSBA withheld final judgment of the legislation but has expressed concerns and support for various provisions. Issue: H1N1 Paid Sick Leave Similar to H.R. 3991, the Senate held hearings and NSBA provided comments on potential Senate language. NSBA opposed any language resembling H.R. 3991.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 25 - Fair Tax Act of 2009 Legislation to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and enact a national retail sales tax. NSBA supported. H.R. 275 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. H.R. 946 - The Plain Language Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 1321 Healthy Americans Act To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. NSBA has been supportive of many provisions but withheld judgment on the overall bill. H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. H.R. 1470 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. H.R. 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 2910 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. H.R. 2963 IT Tax Credit for Small Business Act Bill provides a modest and time-limited tax credit to small businesses for the purchase of computer hardware and software. NSBA supported. H.R. 2965 Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 Bill would amend and reauthorize the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. NSBA opposed. H.R. 3380 Promoting Lending to Americas Small Business Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3457 Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide coverage under such Act for credit cards issued to small businesses, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3615 - Home Office Tax Deduction Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Credit CARD Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. H.R. 3905 The Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 Bill increases the estate tax exemption level to $5 million, and reduces the rate to 35 percent, both phased-in over ten years. NSBA supported. H.R. 3952 - Helping Small Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 increase the amount allowable as a deduction for meals and entertainment expenses of small businesses. NSBA supported. H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Choice for America Act To provide affordable, quality health care to all Americans and reduce the growth of health care spending, and for other purposes. NSBA supports the insurance market reforms and cost containment provisions; however, is opposed to the employer mandate and tax on the wealthy provisions. H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act To ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers, or the public at risk. NSBA opposed. H.R. 4067 The Business Checking Fairness Act Bill would authorize interest-bearing transaction accounts at depository institutions. NSBA supported. H.R. 4154 The Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Bill of 2009 Bill permanently extends the top federal estate tax rate of 45 percent with a $3.5 million exclusion. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 The bill would extend the research and development tax credit, the deduction for state sales and real property taxes, an exception for Subpart F active financing income, and the deduction allowed for teachers who purchase their own classroom supplies. NSBA supported. H.R. 4302 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. H.R. 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform by providing a path the citizenship for non-documented individuals through the establishment of a set of criteria. In addition, the bill addresses border security and employee legality. NSBA has advocated for provisions that would protect small businesses against overly burdensome regulations resulting from mandates on small businesses. NSBA continues to monitor developments and advocate with staff the potential for unintended consequences resulting from immigration legislation to small businesses. S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 A bill to repeal the mandatory three-percent withholding requirement on all payments for goods and services made to federal, state and local contractors. NSBA supported. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. NSBA has been supportive of many provisions but withheld judgment on the overall bill. S. 515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 Bill would reform U.S. patent system. NSBA opposed. S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. NSBA opposed. S. 574 - Plain Writing Act of 2009 Bill would establish plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 725 - Equity for Our Nations Self-Employed Act of 2009 The bill would allow self-employed individuals to fully-deduct the cost of their health insurance, thus eliminating the self-employed tax on health care. NSBA supported. S. 996 S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 To provide permanent relief, the bill would allow S corporations to liquidate unproductive assets after seven yearsfreeing up capital to be used to grow the business and create jobs. NSBA supported. S. 998 SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2009 Bill would update the tax code to allow small business employees to purchase employer-provided health insurance with pre-tax dollars. It also strengthens current law for all cafeteria plans by expanding dependent flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and including coverage for long-term care benefits. NSBA has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1233 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 Bill would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supported. S. 1402 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 Bill would increase the threshold for the deduction phase-out for start-up costs from $50,000 to $60,000 and widens the pool of businesses who can claim the entire $10,000 deduction that first year. NSBA supported. S. 1615 Next Step for Main Street Credit Availability Act of 2009 Bill would amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to stop the small business credit crunch, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 1617 The Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act Bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to states to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology. NSBA supported. S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act Bill would provide for comprehensive health care reform. NSBA has opposed provisions in the bill that provide for employer mandates and a public health insurance options, while supported the addition of provisions that provide for greater tax credits for small businesses and more aggressive cost-containment provisions. NSBA maintains reservations and has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1754 - Home Office Deduction Simplification Act of 2009 It amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer who uses a residence to conduct a trade or business a standard tax deduction equal to the lesser of $1,500 or the taxpayer's gross trade or business income derived from the business use of such residence. NSBA supported. S. 1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 Bill would provide for comprehensive health care reform. NSBA has expressed concerns with several provisions, including the excise tax on high-cost insurance, the unintended consequences resulting from the threshold established in the free-rider provisions for employers, and others. In addition, NSBA has supported several provisions that aim to reduce the cost of health care while advocated for additional efforts to reduce the long-term cost of health care. NSBA maintains reservations and has not taken a position on the legislation. S. 1832 Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009 Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other purposes. NSBA supported. S. 2784 Carper-Voinovich Estate Tax Proposal Bill would freeze the estate tax at the 2009 levelsany estate above $7 million per couple or $3.5 million per individual would be taxed at a 45 percent rate. NSBA supports permanent reform of the estate tax. S. 2869 The Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act Bill would increase loan limits for small business concerns, to provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns. NSBA supported. S. 2919 The Small Business Lending Enhancement Act Bill would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities. NSBA supported. H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Senate passed legislation representing the melding of Senate HELP and Senate Finance Committee legislation providing comprehensive health care reform. NSBA withheld final judgment of the legislation but has expressed concerns and support for various provisions. Issue: H1N1 Paid Sick Leave Similar to H.R. 3991, the Senate held hearings and NSBA provided comments on potential Senate language. NSBA opposed any language resembling H.R. 3991.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R.1, H.R.679, S.336 (Public Law 111-5) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Buy American provision -- legislation to expand the Berry Amerndment to the Dept of Homeland Security -- importance of legislation and its benefit to the US textile industry. H.R. 2853 All-American Flag Act: Requires purchase of US made flags -- Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. H.R.3039 Philippines 809: Save Our Industries Act of 2009 -- Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and cetain components of such apparel. H.R. 3012, S. 2821 Trade Act of 2009: Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 -- To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Congress that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposees. H.R. 4101, S.114 Least Developed Countries (Bangladesh/Cambodia): New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 -- To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to provide improved duty-free treatment for certain articles from certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. H.R. 4284 Extension of Andean (ATPA) and GSP Programs until December 31, 2010 -- To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preserence Act, and for other purposes. S. 1617 IMPACT Act: Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009 -- A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program for the award of grants to states to establish revolving loan funds for small and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and produce clean energy technology, and for other purposes. S. 1982 Trade Enforcement Priorities Act -- A bill to renew and extend the provisions relating to the identification of trade enforcement priorities, and for other purposes. U.S. Peru Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Peru trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Columbia trade in textiles and apparel. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement -- all provisions relating to U.S.-Korea trade in textiles and apparel. Doha Round -- WTO Multilateral Negotiations -- all provisions relating to tariff rates, rules of origin and customs enforcement. Vietnam and China Import Monitoring -- ensure effective implementation and analysis of imports of certain apparel from China and Vietnam.

Client expense: $29,178 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Providing input to the Senate Environment and Public Works Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 1733 (Title I, Part C (Transportation Emissions); Title III, Subtitle B, Part E, (Supplemental Emissions Reductions); Subtitle C, Part I, subpart D, (Additional Climate Change Adaptation); Title III (Reducing Global Warming Pollution), Division B, Title I, Subtitle A, Part A, C, D, E and G; and Subtitle E (Ensuring Real Reductions in Industrial Emissions). Providing input to the Senate Finance Committee on climate change and international competitiveness for major industrial sectors on a bill not yet drafted. Also focused on S. 1617 (the IMPACT Act) and its role in climate legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Providing input to the Senate Environment and Public Works Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 1733 (Title I, Part C (Transportation Emissions); Title III, Subtitle B, Part E, (Supplemental Emissions Reductions); Subtitle C, Part I, subpart D, (Additional Climate Change Adaptation); Title III (Reducing Global Warming Pollution), Division B, Title I, Subtitle A, Part A, C, D, E and G; and Subtitle E (Ensuring Real Reductions in Industrial Emissions). Providing input to the Senate Finance Committee on climate change and international competitiveness for major industrial sectors on a bill not yet drafted. Also focused on S. 1617 (the IMPACT Act) and its role in climate legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

S. 1617; All sections relating to accelerating the transition of U.S. manufacturers into the clean energy economy.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2352, S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback AMT credits Bonus depreciation H.R. 422, S. 1203, R&D Tax credit Last In First Out (LIFO) Repeal Repatriation Pension funding relief Corporate tax reform Deferral of U.S. tax on foreign earnings H.R. 3300, H.R. 977, Derivative Markets Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 Tax increases on small manufacturers Non-resident withholding tax (Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Act) General Business Credits Energy Efficiency tax incentives VAT tax H.R. 3435, H.R. 2640, H.R. 2454, H.R. 1256, Cash for Clunkers bill H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (Say on Pay) Tax treatment of health care Over the Counter (OTC) Derivatives Markets Act American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Tax increases on large manufacturers S. 1617, H.R. 3083, IMPACT Act Advanced Energy Tax Credit S. Corp. Surtax for Healthcare Executive Compensation limitations S. 569, re. Corporate Disclosure H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders bill Gas tax Shareholder Proxy Access Availability of Credit First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit H.R. 3905, Estate Tax Relief Act S. 1832, S. 1615, H.R. 3854, SBA Loan Limits Increased Murphy, McMahon, Kratovil Amendment to H.R. 4173 re. Over the Counter Derivatives

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2150, which increases the authorization of loans for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing to $50 billion. Supported S. 1617 and H.R. 3083 which creates a revolving loan fund for small and medium manufacturers to retool facilities to make them more energy efficient or to manufacture energy efficient components. Supported legislation to provide incentives for the purchase and installation of specific technologies to increase the fuel efficiency of heavy duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 3246 and S. 2843 which creates a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.

Client expense: $50,180 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Support provisions to help manufacturers retool/upgrade their facilities and invest in new energy technologies and markets. S. 1617, IMPACT Act of 2009. Support.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 - in support of the Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009, which became part of this bill. S. 695 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to reduce the matching requirement for participants in the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program - in support of this legislation S. 1617 - IMPACT Act of 2009 - in support of proposed loan program to assist small manufacturers H.R. 2936 - BUILD Manufacturing Act - in support of proposed loan program to assist small manufacturers H.R. 4393 - To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to reduce the matching requirement for participants in the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program - in support of bill

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Providing input to the Senate Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations and Finance Committees on climate change legislation not yet drafted. Specific issues include Transportation Efficiency, Offsets, Supplemental Emissions Reductions from Deforestation; Competitiveness issues, Exporting Clean Technology, Domestic Adaptation. Also focused on S. 1617 (the IMPACT Act) and its role in climate legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Providing input to the Senate Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations and Finance Committees on climate change legislation not yet drafted. Specific issues include Transportation Efficiency, Offsets, Supplemental Emissions Reductions from Deforestation; Competitiveness issues, Exporting Clean Technology, Domestic Adaptation. Also focused on S. 1617 (the IMPACT Act) and its role in climate legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

S. 1617, Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act, entire bill

Client expense: $140,323 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oppose provisions which increase manufacturers energy costs. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Support provisions to help manufacturers retool/upgrade their facilities and invest in new energy technologies and markets. S. 1617, IMPACT Act of 2009. Support.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2150, which increases the authorization of loans for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing to $50 billion. Supported S. 1617 and H.R. 3083 which creates a revolving loan fund for small and medium manufacturers to retool facilities to make them more energy efficient or to manufacture energy efficient components. Supported S. 1135 and H.R. 2751 which provides incentives to registered owners of high polluting automobiles to replace with new fuel efficient vehicles. Supported legislation to provide incentives for the purchase and installation of specific technologies to increase the fuel efficiency of heavy duty vehicles. Supported legislation to provide incentives to consumers to repair vehicles to make them more fuel efficient. Supported H.R. 3246 which creates a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.

Client expense: $31,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 - in support of the Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology Act of 2009 which became part of this bill. S. 695 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to reduce the matching requirement for participants in the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program - in support of this legislation S. 1617 - IMPACT Act of 2009 - in support of proposed loan program to assist small manufacturers H.R. 2936 - BUILD Manufacturing Act - in support of proposed loan program to assist small manufacturers

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE