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Open College Textbook Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 24, 2009
Latest Action
September 24, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard J. DurbinDemocratic(IL)
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vs 4,048 other S bills in the 111th — cohort avg 29d
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
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HR 5116/S.3605 - Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.4053 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2010. A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Our interest is with a provision that would increase the SBIR set aside. S. 1929 - A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. An Act to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes S 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end `too big to fail', to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. Our interest is with provisions related to endowment management. Public Access to Research S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill.
Client expense: $51,766 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 2407, National Climate Service Act of 2009: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) climate and ocean research H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: implementation of National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification H.R. 2693, Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act: extramural research, role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration H.R. 2847/S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for basic research, iHub (Innovation Hub) appropriations request, NOAA Geodesy Research and climate and ocean research, SWFSC (Southwest Fisheries Science Center) building construction, NSF (National Science Foundation) research, and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Earth Sciences research H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009: Net neutrality H.R. 4808/S. 3766, Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2009: stem cell research H.R. 5116/S. 3605, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: entire bill; especially NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), and NSF reauthorizations; funding for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and DOE Office of Science and iHubs S. 1233, SBIR/STTR (Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer) Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1252, Oceans and Human Health Reauthorization Act of 2009: development of marine natural products and pharmaceuticals, and implementation mechanism S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009: open access S. 1538, Black Carbon and Other Aerosols Research Act of 2009: extramural research S. 1539, Greenhouse Gas Observation and Analysis System Act: extramural research S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: Net neutrality S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: implementation of National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification S. 3515, Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010: extramural research, role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010: Department of Energy nonproliferation and verification research, US Army Corps of Engineers coastal research and monitoring S. 3800, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011: Navy research and ship operations President's FY 2012 Budget Request: Ocean Observations and Research FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bill: funding for the National Science Foundation and for the National Textile Center
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5116/S.3605 - Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. Misc. Issues S.4053 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2010. A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Our interest is with a provision that would increase the SBIR set aside. S. 1929 - A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. An Act to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes S 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end `too big to fail', to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. Our interest is with provisions related to endowment management. Public Access to Research S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill.
Client expense: $54,202 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 S. 1233 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 H.R. 2627 - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act H.R. 1130 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High - Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1364 - Hurrican and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act S. 1714 - Open College Text Book Act H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Reduction Act of 2009 S. 782 - National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System H.R. 3377 - Diaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act H.R. 4847 - National Volcano Early Warning & Monitoring Systems Act S. 3250 - Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 S. 3249 - Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010 S. 3605 - America COMPETES Act H.R. 5116 - America COMPETES Act
Client expense: $131,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
FY 2012 President's Budget: funding for Ocean Observations and Research Programs H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation, Education and National Strategy for 21st Century Act: funding for ocean and coastal research H.R. 2407, National Climate Service Act of 2009: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) climate and ocean research H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: implementation of National Climate Service Climate Research and Observations, greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification H.R. 2693, Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act: extramural research, issues regarding the role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration H.R. 2847/S. 3606, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for basic research and DOE (Department of Energy) Energy Innovation Hubs H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009: Net neutrality H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009: Network preservation H.R. 4808, Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2009: issues concerning stem cell research H.R. 5116/S. 3605, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: reauthorization provisions for NSF (National Science Foundation), NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), and DOE Office of Science; authorization for DOE Energy Innovation Hubs and provisions for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education S. 1252, Oceans and Human Health Reauthorization Act of 2009: development of marine natural products and pharmaceuticals, and implementation mechanisms S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009: open access S. 1538, Black Carbon and Other Aerosols Research Act of 2009: extramural research S. 1539, Greenhouse Gas Observation and Analysis System Act: extramural research S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: Net neutrality S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: implementation of National Climate Service Climate Research and Observations, greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification S. 3515, Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010: extramural research, role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration S. 3605, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Reauthorization Act of 2010: entire bill, particularly funding for NIST, ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), NSF, STEM education, and DOE Office of Science S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011: Department of Energy nonproliferation and verification research, US Army Corps of Engineers coastal research and monitoring S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011: funding for NSF research, NOAA Geodesy Research and climate and ocean research, and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Earth Sciences research, and SWFSC (Southwest Fisheries Science Center) building construction S. 3694, Great Ape Protection Act of 2010: entire bill S. 3766, Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2010: issues regarding stem cell research S. 3800, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011: Navy research and ship operations S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009: Network preservation FY 2011 Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill: funding for the National Science Foundation and the National Textile Center
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5116/S.3605 - Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. Misc. Issues: S. 1929- A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. An Act to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes S 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end `too big to fail', to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. Our interest is with provisions related to endowment management. Public Access to Research: S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill.
Client expense: $51,585 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 S. 1233 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 H.R. 2627 - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act H.R. 1130 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High - Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1364 - Hurrican and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act S. 1714 - Open College Text Book Act H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Reduction Act of 2009 S. 782 - National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System H.R. 3377 - Diaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act H.R. 4847 - National Volcano Early Warning & Monitoring Systems Act S. 3250 - Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 S. 3249 - Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010 S. 3605 - America COMPETES Act H.R. 5116 - America COMPETES Act
Client expense: $218,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). A bill to make supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Our interest is in provisions related to funding for DOE, NIH, NASA, NSF, NIST, Education Department, Defense department R&D. HR 5116 - Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. OTHER ISSUES: Public Access to Research S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill. Misc. Issues S. 1929- A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. HR 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. An Act to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes S 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end `too big to fail', to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. Our interest is with provisions related to endowment management.
2010 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2847, Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for the Economic Development Agency (EDA) to provide seed resources for regional innovation partnerships (iHubs); funding for basic research programs, STEM education, the National Science Foundation and National Textile Center H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act: student aid H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for basic research H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for DOE (Department of Energy) Office of Science, Energy iHubs (Innovation Hubs), and Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) programs; funding for training programs in emerging alternative fuel technologies for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers; funding for upgrades to the LHPOST (Large High-Power Shake Table, a six degree of freedom seismic simulation capability for the US) H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: funding for Training for Employment in the Algae Economy (TEALE) program, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), education programs, and medical equipment at the University of California Davis Cancer Center H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010: Department of Defense-wide RDT&E (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation)/Combating Terrorism Technology Support (CTTS) H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009: Net neutrality H.R. 3617/S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009: funding for transportation research and campus transit-related infrastructure needs at UC Davis H.R. 3778, Medical Education Development Act of 2009: support for medical schools H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 4875, Medical School Construction Grant Act: support for medical schools H.R. 5116, 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007: funding for NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, and DOE Office of Science programs; NSF (National Science Foundation) reauthorization S. 515, The Patent Reform Act of 2009: Manager's amendment S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: Net neutrality S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010: set-aside for research into clean energy resources S. Con. Res. 60, FY 2011 Budget Resolution: funding for Health and Human Services programs FY 2011 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill: funding for the Center for Advanced Viticulture and Tree Crop Research, the Minor Use Drug Program (NRSP-7), the Animal Health and Disease Research Program, the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, and the Veterinary Medicine Systems Centers of Excellence FY 2011 Departments of Interior & Environment and Related Agencies appropriation bill: funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities President's FY 2012 Budget Request: funding for education programs and for Health and Human Services programs
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
President's FY 2012 Budget Request: ocean observations and research H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation, Education and National Strategy for 21st Century Act: ocean and coastal research H.R. 2407, National Climate Service Act of 2009: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) climate and ocean research H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: implementation of National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, Greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification H.R. 2693, Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act: extramural research, role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act: student aid H.R. 2847, Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for basic research, iHub appropriations, NOAA Geodesy Research and climate and ocean research, SWFSC (Southwest Fisheries Science Center) building construction, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Earth Sciences research; funding for the National Science Foundation and the National Textile Center H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for DOE (Department of Energy) Office of Science and Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) programs, upgrades to the LHPOST (Large High-Power Shake Table, a six degree of freedom seismic simulation capability for the US), training program in emerging alternative fuel technologies for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers; Department of Energy nonproliferation and verification research, and US Army Corps of Engineers coastal research and monitoring H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: support for basic research programs H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: funding for Training for Employment in the Algae Economy (TEALE) program and NIH (National Institutes of Health) research programs H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010: Navy research and ship operations H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009: Net neutrality H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009: Network preservation H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: reauthorization provisions for NSF (National Science Foundation), NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), and DOE Office of Science; authorization for the DOE Energy Innovation Hubs (iHubs) and ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education provisions; funding for DOE Office of Science and Department of Commerce research programs H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: reauthorization provisions for NSF, NIST, and DOE Office of Science; authorization for the DOE Energy Innovation Hubs (iHubs) and STEM education S. 1252, Oceans and Human Health Reauthorization Act of 2009: development of marine natural products and pharmaceuticals, and implementation mechanism S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009: open access S. 1538, Black Carbon and Other Aerosols Research Act of 2009: extramural research S. 1539, Greenhouse Gas Observation and Analysis System Act: extramural research S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: Net neutrality S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: implementation of National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, Greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification S. 3515, Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010: extramural research, role of research institutions in oil spill recovery and restoration S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009: Network preservation Funding from NIST for laboratory facilities construction
2010 · second_quarter · Education
The development and use of open access course materials. HR 1464, To require Federal agencies to collaborate in the development of freely-available open source educational materials in college-level physics, chemistry, and math, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). S.1714 and HR 4575. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 S. 1233 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 H.R. 2627 - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act H.R. 1130 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High - Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1364 - Hurrican and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act S. 1714 - Open College Text Book Act H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Reduction Act of 2009 S. 782 - National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System H.R. 3377 - Diaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act H.R. 4847 - National Volcano Early Warning & Monitoring Systems Act S. 3250 - Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 S. 3249 - Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act of 2010 S. 3605 - America COMPETES Act H.R. 5116 - America COMPETES Act
Client expense: $333,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation, Education and National Strategy for 21st Century Act: ocean and coastal research H.R. 2272, 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007: NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy) and NSF (National Science Foundation) reauthorization, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education funding, DOE (Department of Energy) Office of Science funding for basic research H.R. 2407, National Climate Service Act of 2009: NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) climate and ocean research H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: funding for National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, Greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act: student aid H.R. 3458: Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009: Net Neutrality H.R. 4061/S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009: network preservation S. 1252, Oceans and Human Health Reauthorization Act of 2009: development of marine natural products and pharmaceuticals, and implementation mechanisms S. 1373, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009: open access S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act: Unmanned Aircraft Systems provisions S. 1538, Black Carbon and Other Aerosols Research Act of 2009: extramural research S. 1539, Greenhouse Gas Observation and Analysis System Act: extramural research S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: Net Neutrality S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: funding for National Climate Service, Climate Research and Observations, Greenhouse gas emission atmospheric verification FY 2011 President's Budget Request: NOAA and NASA satellite altimetry and ocean color FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations: funding for the National Science Foundation and the National Textile Center, support for DOE (Department of Energy) Office of Science, iHubs (innovation Hubs) appropriations, NOAA climate and ocean research and SWFSC (Southwest Fisheries Science Center) building construction, NSF research, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Earth Sciences research, NOAA Geodesy Research FY 2011 Department of Defense appropriations: Navy research and ship operations FY 2011 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations: funding for DOE nonproliferation and verification research, US Army Corps of Engineers coastal research and monitoring, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), training program in emerging alternative fuel technologies for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, upgrades to the LHPOST (Large High-Power Shake Table, a six degree of freedom seismic simulation capability for the US) America COMPETES Act reauthorization: general provisions related to science and technology research, funding for National Science Foundation programs Funding from NIST for construction of a laboratory building at UCLA
2010 · first_quarter · Aerospace
HR. 3819- A bill to extend the commercial space transportation liability regime. Our interest is with the entire bill. H.R. 3853- A bill to provide for the establishment of Commercial Space Transportation Cooperative Research and Development Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. Other: S. 1929- A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act (not yet introduced) Other: S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill.
Client expense: $54,482 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 S. 1233 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 H.R. 2627 - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act H.R. 1130 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High - Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1364 - Hurrican and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act S. 1714 - Open College Text Book Act H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Reduction Act of 2009 S. 782 - National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System H.R. 3377 - Diaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act H.R. 4847 - National Volcano Early Warning & Monitoring Systems Act
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · first_quarter · Education
The development and use of open access course materials. HR 1464, To require Federal agencies to collaborate in the development of freely-available open source educational materials in college-level physics, chemistry, and math, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). S.1714 and HR 4575. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). HR 3221 and, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 ( later becoming HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010) -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (Section 505 of HR 3221).
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 S. 1233 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 H.R. 2627 - National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act H.R. 1130 - Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High - Performing Public School Facilities Act S. 1364 - Hurrican and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act S. 1714 - Open College Text Book Act H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Reduction Act S. 782 - National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System H.R. 3377 - Diaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Commerce, Justice, Science - HR 2847 Our interest is appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to NSF, NASA, NIST and NOAA. Energy and Water - HR3183/ S1436 Energy appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to Department of Energy. Labor, HHS, Education - HR3293 Appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to the National Institutes of Health. Funding of student financial aid programs within the Department of Education. Homeland Security - HR 2892 / S1298 Immigration / E-verify Defense HR 3326 R&D Funding; DARPA/NDEP/6.1 funding Other: S.1714 - Open College Textbook Act of 2009. A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill. S.1373 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009. A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. Our interest is with the entire bill. Other: S. 1929- A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Our interest is with the entire bill.
Client expense: $58,903 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Education
S. 473, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009: entire bill S. 729, The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (The DREAM Act): entire bill S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: entire bill H.R. 3359, US and the World Education Act: entire bill H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009: entire bill, especially policy and funding issues concerning restructuring of Federal Student Loan program H.R. 1751, American Dream Act: entire bill Policy and funding issues regarding impact of changes in the Higher Education Act on universities Funding for International Education and Language Training programs Issues regarding appointments to the U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Education
S. 729, Dream Act; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act H.R. 3221, Community College Initiative, Conversion of the Federal Family Education Loan Program and Pell Grant Entitlement H.R. 2060, Community College Technology Access Act; H.R. 1578; S.1714, H.R. 4196
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Education
The development and use of open access course materials. HR 1464, To require Federal agencies to collaborate in the development of freely-available open source educational materials in college-level physics, chemistry, and math, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). S.1714, A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (Section 505).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Education
The development and use of open access course materials. HR 1464, To require Federal agencies to collaborate in the development of freely-available open source educational materials in college-level physics, chemistry, and math, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). S.1714, A bill to authorize grants for the creation, update, or adaption of open textbooks, and for other purposes. -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (all provisions). HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 -General interest and methods of development and distribution of open access course materials on college campuses (Section 505).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1751, American Dream Act: entire bill S. 729, The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009: entire bill S. 1714, Open College Textbook Act of 2009: entire bill P.L. 110-252, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007: implementation issues, issues related to GI Benefits bill, definition of tuition for inclusion in benefits Appointments to the U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: funding for education programs, National Institute of Health (NIH)and NIH H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009: Pell Grant issues, Perkins Loan issues, Student Aid issues, Student loan issues
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · third_quarter · Education
S. 729, Dream Act; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act H.R. 3221, Community College Initiative, Conversion of the Federal Family Education Loan Program and Pell Grant Entitlement H.R. 2060, Community College Technology Access Act; H.R. 1578; S.1714
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $57,953 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)