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November 19, 2009
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November 19, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Bernard SandersIndependent(VT)
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 19, To Require Employers to Conduct Employment Eligibility Verification. H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, and for other purposes. H.R. 138, To Require Federal Contractors to Participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification. H.R. 662, to evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. H.R. 1096, To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in the United States are legally able to work, and for other purposes. Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards; and employment eligibility verification. H.R. 1555, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009. H.R. 1791, STAPLE ACT. H.R. 2679, Employee Verification Act of 2009. H.R. 4259, Employment Benefit Act. H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009. H.R. 3308, SAVE Act of 2009. S.A. 4319, Employ America of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders of 2010. S. 2804, Employ America Act. H.R. 6080, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Border Security. S.A. 4659 H-1B and L-Visa Reform Act of 2010; S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act. S.A. 4660, Visa Certification. S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act.
Client expense: $1,621,430 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues pertaining to immigrant and non-immigrant visas for skilled professionals. S.887 H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act, entire bill. H.R.1791 Stopping Trained PhDs from Leaving the Economy Act of 2009, entire bill. H.R. 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Sections/amendments relating to business immigration. H.R. 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Program; sections/amendments on business immigration. H.R. 4259 Employee Benefit Act; sections/amendments on business immigration. S. 2804 Employ America Act; sections/amendments related to business immigration. S. 3932 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010; Sections/amendments on business immigration. H.R. 487 and S. 1334 James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act of 2009; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform; visa policy; immigration services; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes; H.R. 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program S 388- Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 HR 1136- Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program HR 4381- H-2B Program Reform Act of 2009 S 2804- Employ America Act S 3332 - Border Security Enforcement Act of 2010 Border Fence Appropriations S 1298- Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 2804, Employ American Act, concerning restrictions on H-1B visas
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $400,000
Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform; high-skilled labor and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes; H.R.847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Intellectual property enforcement policy for the computer and video game industry; customs reauthorization; video games in daily life; online privacy and advertising; broadband; video game ratings; video games and fitness; privacy; greeen gaming; S.1696, Green Gaming Act of 2009; S.3386, Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act; energy; Entertainment Technology Caucus high-skilled immigration; H1-B visas; ; high-skilled labor and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) All provisions of the following bills: S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 S. 3280, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including issues related to the DREAM Act Amendment H.R. 2414, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act) H.R 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act S. 3992, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter," DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update; AD 10-24) DHS implementation of P.L.111-230, RIN 1205AB61; 20 CFR Part 655 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H2B Program.DHS revised 1-129 form used for Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Various issues relating to immigration reform
2010 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Comprehensive immigration reform; high skilled green cards and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes; H.R. 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
H.R. 19, To Require Employers to Conduct Employment Eligibility Verification. H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, and for other purposes. H.R. 138, To Require Federal Contractors to Participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification. H.R. 662, to evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. H.R. 1096, To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in the United States are legally able to work, and for other purposes. Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards; and employment eligibility verification. H.R. 1555, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009. H.R. 1791, STAPLE ACT. H.R. 2679, Employee Verification Act of 2009. H.R. 4259, Employment Benefit Act. H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009. H.R. 3308, SAVE Act of 2009. S.A. 4319, Employ America of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders of 2010. S. 2804, Employ America Act. H.R. 6080, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Border Security. S.A. 4659 H-1B and L-Visa Reform Act of 2010; S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act. S.A. 4660, Visa Certification. S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act.
Client expense: $1,621,430 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 2804 - Employ America Act.
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform; visa policy; immigration services; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
Comprehensive immigration reform; high skilled green cards and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program S 388- Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 HR 1136- Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program HR 4381- H-2B Program Reform Act of 2009 S 2804- Employ America Act S 3332 - Border Security Enforcement Act of 2010 Border Fence Appropriations S 1298- Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations
Client expense: $4,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
Issues pertaining to immigrant and non-immigrant visas for skilled professionals. S.887 H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act, entire bill. H.R.1791 Stopping Trained PhDs from Leaving the Economy Act of 2009, entire bill. H.R. 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Sections/amendments relating to business immigration. H.R. 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Program; sections/amendments on business immigration. H.R. 4259 Employee Benefit Act; sections/amendments on business immigration. S. 2804 Employ America Act; sections/amendments related to business immigration. S. 3932 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010; Sections/amendments on business immigration.
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
H.R. 19, To Require Employers to Conduct Employment Eligibility Verification. H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, and for other purposes. H.R. 138, To Require Federal Contractors to Participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification. H.R. 662, to evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. H.R. 1096, To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in the United States are legally able to work, and for other purposes. Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards; and employment eligibility verification. H.R. 1555, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009. H.R. 1791, STAPLE ACT. H.R. 2679, Employee Verification Act of 2009. H.R. 4259, Employment Benefit Act. H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009. H.R. 3308, SAVE Act of 2009. S.A. 4319, Employ America of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders of 2010. S. 2804, Employ America Act. H.R. 6080, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Border Security. S.A. 4659 H-1B and L-Visa Reform Act of 2010; S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act. S.A. 4660, Visa Certification. S. 3816, Creating Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act.
Client expense: $1,621,430 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
issues related to immigration reform; high-skilled labor and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, S.887; S.3721, H.R.5875, and H.R.6080, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; S.887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009; S.3932, A bill to provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP Act) S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 (working with Lofgren staff on potential language) All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act)(No direct lobbying on this bill, but lobbied on previous versions introduced in prior Congresses) Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 1751, American Dream Act H.R. 2406, Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act, No direct lobbying on this bill this quarter, but testified and made recommendations on the issue prior to introduction of the legislation and had communications with congressional staff on the issue H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act REAL ID implementation program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update;AD 10-24) Various issues relating to immigration reform
2010 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 2804, Employ American Act, concerning restrictions on H-1B visas
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Immigration
Comprehensive immigration reform; high skilled green cards and visas; StartUp Visa Act of 2010; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297; S. 2804, Employ America Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2010 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 2804, Employ American Act, concerning restrictions on H-1B visas
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $400,000
Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Immigration
H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program S 388- Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 HR 1136- Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program HR 4381- H-2B Program Reform Act of 2009 S 2804- Employ America Act Border Fence Appropriations S 1298- Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations
Client expense: $3,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Immigration
issues related to immigration reform; high-skilled labor and visas; S. 3029, Startup Visa Act; S. 2804, Employ America Act; Employment Benefit Act, H.R.4259; American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act , H.R.4213; Small Business Lending Fund Program, H.R.5297
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2010 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 3029, Startup Visa Act of 2010 S. 2804, Employ America Act H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 H.R.4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 H.R. 2305, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program H.R. 1751, American Dream Act S. 1261, PASS ID Act S.729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, a bill to require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act H.R. 138, a bill to require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act of 2009 All provisions on high and low skill immigration in the following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S.3029, Startup Visa Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 FAR Case 2007013, DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54 DHS Docket NO. ICEB-2006-OO04, proposed rule on Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers DHS Docket NO. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67, proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update AD 10-24) DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas, RIN 1205-AB55 (see Federal Register 171, published September 4, 2009) General background on immigration (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R.19, To Require Employers to Conduct Employment Eligibility Verification. H.R.98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, and for other purposes. H.R.138, To Require Federal Contractors to Participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification. H.R.662, To evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries. H.R.1096, To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in the United States are legally able to work, and for other purposes. Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards; and employment eligibility verification. H.R.1555, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009. H.R.1791, STAPLE ACT. H.R.2679, Employee Verification Act of 2009. H.R.4259, Employment Benefit Act. H.R.4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009. H.R.3308, SAVE Act of 2009. S.A.4319, Employ America Act to H.R.4213, Tax Extenders of 2010. S.2804, Employ America Act.
Client expense: $1,621,430 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitored General Labor Issues Issues related to Job Corps Monitored S. 2804 Employ America Act Monitored HR 1409/S560 Employee Free Choice Act
Client expense: $328,740 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
See attachment. LABOR - Fourth Quarter Report 2009 H.R. 12/S. 1982 - Paycheck Fairness Act. Issue: Change in key employer defenses against Equal Pay act claims, changes in ease of bringing class actions. H.R. 2981/S. 1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Issue: Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 3991 - The Emergency Influenza Containment Act. Issue: Additional paid leave for H1N! flu. H.R. 4092/S. 2790 - Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families and Businesses Act. Issue: Additional paid leave for pandemics. H.R. 4135 - Keep Americans Working Act. Issue: Layoff legislation. S. 1152/H.R. 2460 - Healthy Families Act. Issue: Requiring paid leave. S.1374/H.R. 3042 - The Forewarn Act. Issue: Layoff legislation, restriction on employing foreign workers. S. 1756/H.R. 3721 - Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Issue: Amendment to ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). S. 2804 - Employ America Act. Issue: Layoff legislation, restriction on employing foreign workers.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitored General Labor Issues Issues related to Job Corps Monitored S. 2804 Employ America Act
Client expense: $362,551 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $36,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $29,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $9,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE