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Community Revitalization Energy Conservation Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 13, 2009
Latest Action
January 13, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Russell FeingoldDemocratic(WI)
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2013 · second_quarter · Housing
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S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale.S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4323, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. H.R. 5972, Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. S.3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012. A bill to provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. S. 3047, Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. A bill to encourage responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for other purposes. H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RElated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R. 6397, Defending American Taxpayers from Abusive Government Takings Act of 2012. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing, the FHA from insuring, and the Department of Veterans Affairs from guaranteeing, making, or insuring, a mortgage that is secured by a residence or residential structure located in a county in which the State has used the power of eminent domain to take a residential mortgage. H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012. A bill to help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. H.R. 1077, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.
Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · first_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale.S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4323, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. H.R. 5972, Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. S.3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012. A bill to provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. S. 3047, Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. A bill to encourage responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for other purposes. H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RElated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R. 6397, Defending American Taxpayers from Abusive Government Takings Act of 2012. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing, the FHA from insuring, and the Department of Veterans Affairs from guaranteeing, making, or insuring, a mortgage that is secured by a residence or residential structure located in a county in which the State has used the power of eminent domain to take a residential mortgage. H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012. A bill to help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. H.R. 1077, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4323, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. H.R. 5972, Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. S.3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012. A bill to provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. S. 3047, Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. A bill to encourage responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for other purposes. H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RElated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R. 6397, Defending American Taxpayers from Abusive Government Takings Act of 2012. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing, the FHA from insuring, and the Department of Veterans Affairs from guaranteeing, making, or insuring, a mortgage that is secured by a residence or residential structure located in a county in which the State has used the power of eminent domain to take a residential mortgage. H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012. A bill to help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $665,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011 Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 HR5940 - Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012 S2080 - Keeping Families in their Home Act of 2012 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011 HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011 HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011 HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act HR3733 - Affordable Mortgages for Homeowners Act of 2011 S3085 - Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act S3520 - Rebuilding Equity Act of 2012 S3047 - Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012 HR6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012 Changes to the Truth In Lending Act HR3849 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 S967 - Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. S3589 - Mortgage Modification Outreach Act Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act S3522 - The Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012 Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act HR6153 - Fast Help for Homeowners Act Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on lease accounting. Conversations with the Treasury Department on the Dodd-Frank Act, the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), credit, and anti-money laundering guidelines. Discussions with the Federal Reserve on Dodd-Frank. Discussions with the FDIC on Basel III. Conversations with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Dodd-Frank, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Loan Officer Compensation Rules, banking, and mortgage servicing. Conversations with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), short sales, housing programs lending, and bulk sales of foreclosed properties. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration and Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRMs). Discussions with the White House Economic Council regarding credit, Menendez-Boxer refinancing bill, refinancing programs, and "the fiscal cliff."
Client expense: $15,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4323, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. H.R. 5972, Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. S.3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012. A bill to provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. S. 3047, Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. A bill to encourage responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for other purposes. H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RElated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R. 6397, Defending American Taxpayers from Abusive Government Takings Act of 2012. A bill to prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing, the FHA from insuring, and the Department of Veterans Affairs from guaranteeing, making, or insuring, a mortgage that is secured by a residence or residential structure located in a county in which the State has used the power of eminent domain to take a residential mortgage. H.R. 4264, FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012. A bill to help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $614,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Banking
see next page Issues Related To Small Business S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Issues Related To Data Security/Privacy S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 Issues Related To Banking S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3035 Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 S. 23 America Invents Act S. 1829 Empowering State's Rights To Protect Consumers Act H.R. 3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3461 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act H.R. 4367 To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine S. 3204 A bill to address fee disclosure requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and for other purposes S. 3394 A bill to address fee disclosure requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. S. 2099 A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H.R. 4014 To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Issues Related To CFPB H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 H.R. 3871 Proprietary Information Protection Act of 2012 S. 2055 A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to the protection of certain information Issue Related To Budget Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal Issues Related To Cyber Security H.R. 3523 The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3674 The Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act S. 2105 The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 H.R. 2096 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 S. 2151 SECURE IT Issues Related To Bankruptcy S. 1102 The Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011 H.R. 2028 The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011
2012 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011 Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 HR5940 - Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012 S2080 - Keeping Families in their Home Act of 2012 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011 HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011 HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011 HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act HR3733 - Affordable Mortgages for Homeowners Act of 2011 S3085 - Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act S3520 - Rebuilding Equity Act of 2012 S3047 - Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 S967 - Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. S3589 - Mortgage Modification Outreach Act Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act HR6153 - Fast Help for Homeowners Act Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment Changes to the Truth In Lending Act HR3849 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act Discussions with the Small Business Administration on the Commercial Refinance Program. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on housing finance issues, condominium financing (mortgages), Real Estate Owner (REO) to rental pilot program, REO bulk sales, and using eminent domain to take mortgages. Conversations with the Treasury Department on Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSE), the Dodd-Frank Act, and banking policy. Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, housing finance, covered bonds, short sales (HAMP/HAFA), QCRE, and the Dodd-Frank Act. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, the Dodd-Frank Act, mortgage lending services, and Loan Officer Compensation rules. Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on mortgage refinance proposals. Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on lease accounting. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration, QRM rules, and the Dodd-Frank Act. Discussions with the Federal Reserve on Basel III. Conversations with the Appraisal Subcommittee on appraisals, valuation of real property and territory. Conversations with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding Basel III.
2012 · second_quarter · Banking
see next page Issues Related To Small Business S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Issues Related To Data Security/Privacy S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 Issues Related To Banking S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3035 Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 S. 23 America Invents Act S. 1829 Empowering State's Rights To Protect Consumers Act H.R. 3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3461 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act H.R. 4367 To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure requirement for an automatic teller machine to the screen of that machine S. 3204 A bill to address fee disclosure requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and for other purposes Issues Related To CFPB H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 H.R. 3871 Proprietary Information Protection Act of 2012 S. 2055 A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to the protection of certain information Issue Related To Budget Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal Issues Related To Cyber Security H.R. 3523 The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3674 The Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act S. 2105 The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 Issues Related To Bankruptcy S. 1102 The Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011 H.R. 2028 The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011
2012 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011 Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 HR5940 - Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012 S2080 - Keeping Families in their Home Act of 2012 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011 HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011 HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011 HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act HR3733 - Affordable Mortgages for Homeowners Act of 2011 S3085 - Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 S967 - Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment Discussions with the Small Business Administration on the Commercial Refinance Program, 504 Refinance Program. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on housing finance issues and the Home Affordable Refinance Program (H.A.R.P.) Conversations with Treasury on Foreclosure Prevention, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE), QRM rules, covered bonds, the Dodd-Frank Act, and banking policy. Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, housing finance, covered bonds, and the Dodd-Frank Act. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA) harmonization, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, appraisal independence, housing finance, home warranties, QM/ORM, the Dodd-Frank Act, and mortgage lending services. Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on mortgage cancellation relief and mortgage refinance proposals. Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on mortgage cancellation relief. Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on QRM rules and lease accounting. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration, QRM rules, and the Dodd-Frank Act. Discussions with the Federal Reserve on the House White Paper, U.S. banking policy, and Basel II. Conversations with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on fair value accounting.
2012 · second_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4323, Consumer Mortgage Choice Act. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. H.R. 5972, Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. S.3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012. A bill to provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. S. 3047, Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012. A bill to encourage responsible homeowners to refinance mortgages, and for other purposes. H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RElated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.
2012 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011 HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011 HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011 HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment Discussions with the Small Business Administration on the Commercial Refinance Program. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on housing finance issues. Conversations with Treasury on Foreclosure Prevention, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE), and QRM rules. Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, housing finance, and covered bonds. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA) harmonization, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, appraisal independence, housing finance, home warranties, and QM/ORM. Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on mortgage cancellation relief. Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on mortgage cancellation relief. Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on QRM rules. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration and QRM rules. Discussions with the Federal Reserve on the House White Paper and U.S. banking policy. Conversations with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on fair value accounting.
2012 · first_quarter · Banking
see next page Issues Related To Small Business S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Issues Related To Data Security/Privacy S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 Issues Related To Banking S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3035 Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 S. 23 America Invents Act S. 1829 Empowering State's Rights To Protect Consumers Act H.R. 3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3461 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Issues Related To CFPB H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 Issue Related To Budget Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal Issues Related To Cyber Security H.R. 3523 The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3674 The Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness (PRECISE) Act S. 2105 The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 Issues Related To Bankruptcy S. 1102 The Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2011 H.R. 2028 The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011
2012 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011 HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011 HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011 HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment Discussions with the Small Business Administration on the Commercial Refinance Program. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on housing finance issues. Conversations with Treasury on Foreclosure Prevention, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE), and QRM rules. Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, housing finance, and covered bonds. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA) harmonization, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, appraisal independence, housing finance, home warranties, and QM/ORM. Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on mortgage cancellation relief. Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on mortgage cancellation relief. Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on QRM rules. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration and QRM rules. Discussions with the Federal Reserve on the House White Paper and U.S. banking policy. Conversations with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on fair value accounting.
2012 · first_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Banking
see next page Issues Related To Small Business S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Issues Related To Data Security/Privacy S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 Issues Related To Banking S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 3035 Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 S. 23 America Invents Act S. 1829 Empowering State's Rights To Protect Consumers Act H.R. 3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3461 Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Issues Related To CFPB H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 Issue Related To Budget Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 Changes to Capital Requirements for Performing Loans HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; Termination of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program HR861 - to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Examinations of Depository Institutions HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act Changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) HR2446 - RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011 Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA) harmonization, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, appraisal issues, and appraisal management companies. Discussions with the Small Business Administration on lending, Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rules, QM Rules and the Commercial Refinance Program. Conversations with Treasury on Foreclosure Prevention, Money Laundering Rules, Credit Policy, QRM rules, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) restructuring, Real Estate-Owned Property Disposition, Short Sales, the Small Business Lending Fund, Commercial Workouts/Term-Extensions, and Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan (QCRE) Rules (The latter held additionally with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)). Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on lease accounting rules and QCRE rules. Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, Commercial Workouts/Term-Extensions, and QCRE Rules. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on QCRE Rules, QRM Rules, and the Federal Housing Administration Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on QCRE rules, foreclosure prevention, and credit policy. Discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Uniform Appraisal Datasets (UADs) and guaranty fees. Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on GSE/FHA Conforming Loan Limits Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on GSE/FHA Conforming Loan Limits
2011 · fourth_quarter · Housing
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 222, the Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (all provisions).
Client expense: $1,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · third_quarter · Housing
H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.
2011 · third_quarter · Banking
S. 967, Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011. All Provisions. Establishes clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1498, Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale. H.R.1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions.Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and other purposes. H.R.836, Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminates the program. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, prevents foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes
2011 · third_quarter · Banking
see next page S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R.1473 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal H.R. 3035 Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011 Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011 HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes. Improvement of Short Sale Process HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011 Changes to Capital Requirements for Performing Loans HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; Termination of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program HR861 - to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes. Changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) HR2446 - RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011 Discussions with Treasury on Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Real Estated Owned Property Disposition (REO), Money Laundering Issues, Small Business Lending, and Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) Rules Discussions witht he Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on GSEs and REO Disposition. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on "Qualified Mortgage" (QM) Rules and "Ability to Repay" Rules. Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on Lease Accounting Discussions with the Small Business Administration (SBA) on SBA Commercial Refinance Programs Discussions with the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Treasury on Term Extensions and Dodd-Frank Regulations (Including QM and QRM Rules) Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on QRM Rules and GSEs Discussions with the National Economic Council on QRM Rules, QM Rules, Credit Policy, and GSEs Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
2011 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 222, the Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (all provisions).
Client expense: $1,970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011 HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act Conversations on Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) and Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rules Conversations on Short Sales & Real Estate Owned Property Conversations with FHFA/HUD on FHA/GSE Loan Limits Conversations with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Financial Regulations Conversations with SEC on Lease Accounting Conversations with SBA on Commercial Refiancing Programs Conversations with FDIC and Treasury on Covered Bonds, Commercial Real Estate Loan Exposure, Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts/Term-Extensions, risk-retention, HAMP, TARP, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Conversations with FHFA on Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties Conversations with the Federal Reserve System on Risk-Retention and Ability-to-repay standards
2011 · second_quarter · Housing
HR 1221- Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 1223- GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 1224- GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 1225- GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 1226- GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 1227-GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie Reform; HR 830- HAMP Termination Act of 2011 regarding issues related to HAMP; S 222 -Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010, issues relating to mediation and bankruptcy reform.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2011 · second_quarter · Banking
see next page S. 509Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1315Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 H.R. 1081Consumers Payment System Protection Act S. 575 Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 H.R. 1249Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.J.Res.48Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.R.1473Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Presidents FY2012 Budget Proposal
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · second_quarter · Housing
S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, establishes a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and other purposes. H.R. 1754, Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act. All Provisions. Permanently increases the conforming loan limits for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations. H.R. 1783, Foreclosure Fraud and Homeowner Abuse Prevention Act of 2011. All Provisions. Provides for enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections, to prevent foreclosure fraud, and for other purposes. H.R. 2126, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011. All Provisions. Modernizes the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand coverage to include commercial property insurance, and other purposes. H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.
2011 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 222, the Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (all provisions).
Client expense: $2,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 Extension of Temporary SBA Programs HR366 - 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 Availability of Capital for Finance HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 Changes in Financial Market Regulations HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 Changes to the Federal Reserve System S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Foreclosure Issues S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011 S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011 GSE Modifications S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011 HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011 HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 Meetings on Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) Rules with FDIC Meetings on Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rules Meetings with Treasury on Short Sales & Real Estate Owned Property
2011 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 222, the Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (all provisions)
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2011 · first_quarter · Housing
H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ensure mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such enterprises are treated similarly as other mortgages and asset-backed securities for purposes of the credit risk retention requirements under such Act. H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act. All Provisions. Rescinds the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and terminates the program. H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the rate of the required annual reductions of the reatined portfolios of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. H.R. 1221, Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Suspends the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and establishes compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Increases the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises. H.R. 1226, GSE Improvement Act of 2011. All Provisions. Repeals the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to submit quarterly reports to the Congress during the conservatorship of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011. All Provisions. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011. Prohibits Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without approval in advance by the Secretary of the Treasury. H.R. 1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act. All Provisions. Extends the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes. S. 489, Preserving Home and Communities Act of 2011. All Provisions. Requires certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and for other purposes S. 170, The Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. All Provisions. Provides for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010. All Provisions. Limits investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes. S. 527, HAMP Termination Act of 2011. All Provisions. Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. HR 861, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Termination Act. Rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.
2011 · first_quarter · Banking
see next page S. 509 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1418 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 1315 Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 H.R. 1081 Consumers Payment System Protection Act S. 575 Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 S. 737 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2011 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173 [PL111-203] the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Entire Bill); H.R.87 : To repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Entire Bill); H.R. 1121: the Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011(Entire Bill); S. 3677, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2011 (Section 745); H.R. 1081: Consumers Payment System Protection Act (Entire Bill); S. 575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011(Entire Bill); S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011(S.Amdt242 and S.Amdt267); H.R.1174, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act (Entire Bill); S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1026, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011 (Entire Bill); H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R, 1221: Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1226, GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1182, GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act (Entire Bill); S. 509, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011(Entire Bill); Credit Union Tax Exemption; National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform final report entitled, The Moment of Truth; H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011(Entire Bill); CDFI Appropriations; CLF Appropriations; H.R. 1099, Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 6398, to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (Entire Bill); IOLTA Coverage Parity for Credit Unions; Data Security; Credit Union Capital Reform and Alternative Capital; Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) requirements; The S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (definition of loan originator); Troubled Debt Restructuring; Federal Reserve Board's proposal clarifying certain aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; Federal Reserve Board's final rule clarifying certain aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Proposed rule on Escrow Accounts); Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Final rule on Escrow Accounts); Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Proposed Rule on Risk-Base Pricing); National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) corporate stabilization assessments; NCUA's corporate stabilization plan; Federal Reserve Board's proposed rule with respect to debit card interchange fees and routing; NCUA Merger Partner registry; NCUA rule with respect to fiduciary duties for directors at federal credit unions; NCUA interim Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) on NCUA's supervisory committee; NCUA proposed rule on temporary insurance coverage of non-interest bearing transaction accounts; NCUA rulemaking regarding incentive-based compensation; Joint proposed rule by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on the definitions of "swap dealer" and related terms; NCUA proposed rule on sample income data to obtain the agency's low income designation; National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF); NCUA proposed rule on advertising and notice of insured status; The NCUA's Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) procedures for addressing consumer complaints; NCUA Regulatory Flexibility program; The Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rule-making on requirements for Federal Home Loan Bank membership; NCUA Final Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) on corporate chartering; NCUA proposed rule on credit ratings; NCUA proposed rule on Interest Rate Risk Management; NCUA final rule on Overdraft Protection; Prompt corrective action and net worth; risk based capital standards; credit union community charter conversions; NCUA final rule on mergers and credit union conversions; Federal Trade Commission Pre-Merger Notification Requirements under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act of 1976; credit union governance; Credit Union Broker-Dealer Registration Requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999; Reform of the Government Sponsored Enterprises; Reform of Credit Rating Agencies; Financial Literacy; Overdraft Fees; Interchange Fees; Financial Regulatory Reform. Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions; Financial Modernization; Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA); Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); Credit Union Member Business Lending; Mortgage Bankruptcy Cramdown; SBA Loan Guarantee; Mark to Market Accounting Rules; Remittances; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Credit Risk Retention; Asset-Backed Securities; Real Estate Appraiser Independence; Executive Compensation; Risk-based capital; Mortgage Loan Originator Registration under the S.A.F.E Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2011 · first_quarter · Banking
H.R. 4173 [PL111-203] the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Entire Bill); H.R.87 : To repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Entire Bill); H.R. 1121: the Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011(Entire Bill); S. 3677, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2011 (Section 745); H.R. 1081: Consumers Payment System Protection Act (Entire Bill); S. 575, Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011(Entire Bill); S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011(S.Amdt242 and S.Amdt267); H.R.1174, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act (Entire Bill); S. 222, Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 (Entire Bill); H.R. 1026, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011 (Entire Bill); H.R. 31, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R, 1221: Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1222, GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1223, GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1224, GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1225, GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1226, GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1227, GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 1182, GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act (Entire Bill); S. 509, Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011(Entire Bill); Credit Union Tax Exemption; National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform final report entitled, The Moment of Truth; H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011(Entire Bill); CDFI Appropriations; CLF Appropriations; H.R. 1099, Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2011(Entire Bill); H.R. 6398, to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (Entire Bill); IOLTA Coverage Parity for Credit Unions; Data Security; Credit Union Capital Reform and Alternative Capital; Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) requirements; The S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (definition of loan originator); Troubled Debt Restructuring; Federal Reserve Board's proposal clarifying certain aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; Federal Reserve Board's final rule clarifying certain aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Proposed rule on Escrow Accounts); Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Final rule on Escrow Accounts); Federal Reserve Board, Regulation Z (Proposed Rule on Risk-Base Pricing); National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) corporate stabilization assessments; NCUA's corporate stabilization plan; Federal Reserve Board's proposed rule with respect to debit card interchange fees and routing; NCUA Merger Partner registry; NCUA rule with respect to fiduciary duties for directors at federal credit unions; NCUA interim Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) on NCUA's supervisory committee; NCUA proposed rule on temporary insurance coverage of non-interest bearing transaction accounts; NCUA rulemaking regarding incentive-based compensation; Joint proposed rule by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on the definitions of "swap dealer" and related terms; NCUA proposed rule on sample income data to obtain the agency's low income designation; National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF); NCUA proposed rule on advertising and notice of insured status; The NCUA's Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) procedures for addressing consumer complaints; NCUA Regulatory Flexibility program; The Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rule-making on requirements for Federal Home Loan Bank membership; NCUA Final Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) on corporate chartering; NCUA proposed rule on credit ratings; NCUA proposed rule on Interest Rate Risk Management; NCUA final rule on Overdraft Protection; Prompt corrective action and net worth; risk based capital standards; credit union community charter conversions; NCUA final rule on mergers and credit union conversions; Federal Trade Commission Pre-Merger Notification Requirements under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act of 1976; credit union governance; Credit Union Broker-Dealer Registration Requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999; Reform of the Government Sponsored Enterprises; Reform of Credit Rating Agencies; Financial Literacy; Overdraft Fees; Interchange Fees; Financial Regulatory Reform. Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions; Financial Modernization; Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA); Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); Community Reinvestment Act (CRA); Credit Union Member Business Lending; Mortgage Bankruptcy Cramdown; SBA Loan Guarantee; Mark to Market Accounting Rules; Remittances; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Credit Risk Retention; Asset-Backed Securities; Real Estate Appraiser Independence; Executive Compensation; Risk-based capital; Mortgage Loan Originator Registration under the S.A.F.E Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2011 · first_quarter · Housing
HR 1221- Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 1223- GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 1224- GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 1225- GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 1226- GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 1227- GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 regarding Fannie/Freddie reform; HR 830- HAMP Termination Act of 2011 regarding issues related to HAMP; S 222- Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 relating to mediation and bankruptcy reform.
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2011 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
S. 222 Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $9,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $10,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $702,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $6,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $6,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $684,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $6,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,077,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $564,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $564,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $6,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $7,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $601,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $639,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office