Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1106, S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 GRID Act S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 5548, S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 5026, S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010

Client expense: $672,042 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1106, S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 GRID Act S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 5548, S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 5026, S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010

Client expense: $672,042 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 116, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 522, Protection From Telemarketers Act H.R. 760, Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009 H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) H.R. 1019, State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1110, PHONE Act of 2009 (caller ID spoofing) H.R. 1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 (Section 10 - Venue and Jurisdiction) H.R. 1319, Informed P2P User Act H.R. 2135, Universal Service ADA Exemption H.R. 2166, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2183, To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2357, Same Number Act of 2009 H.R. 2428, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 H.R. 2902, Broadband Internet Fairness Act H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 H.R. 3745, Community Access Preservation Act (issues related to PEG channels) H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 (issues related to net neutrality) H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4059, Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4167, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 4545, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 H.R. 4619, E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 H.R. 4784, Internet Freedom Act of 2010 H.R. 4829, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010; provisions related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 5694, One Global Internet Act of 2010 H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 5828, Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 H.R. 6423, the Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010. H.Con. Res. 311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services. Draft Legislation (House): Universal Service Reform Draft Legislation (House): Telephone Relay Service Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Issues related to Cybersecurity Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 S. 251, Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 S. 348, Universal Service ADA Exemption S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 562, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 200 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor. S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (U.S. ICE Act of 2009) S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1047, SAFE Internet Act S. 1266, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 S. 1447, Connecting America Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 S. 2879, Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act S. 3110, Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act S. 3115, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act S. 3710, Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act Draft Legislation (Senate): FCC Broadband & Internet Advisory Committee Act Issues related to Consumer Privacy (House and Senate) Issues related to Special Access (House and Senate) Issues related to FCC's Open Internet Proceeding (House and Senate) Issues related to FTC Reauthorization (House and Senate) Issues related to the National Broadband Plan (House and Senate)

Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support for S. 418/H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Protection Act of 2009; support for S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009; support for H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009" S.418, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-21) S. 458, False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009, specifically state attorney general provisions H.R. 5175 / S. 3295, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 General background and information on the doctrine of Federal preemption, State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities, campaign finance reform and draft legislation, and current judicial nominees including Louis Butler and Jack McConnell (specific legislation not yet introduced)

Client expense: $14,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 415, the "Fallen Heros Flag Act," would provide the families of deceased public safety officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 725, the "Indians Arts and Crafts Amendments Act," provides additional funding and training for tribal law enforcement officers; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; H.R. 6235/S. 3972, the "National Blue Alert," legislation creating an anlert system for law enforcement officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 1006, Metal Theft Prevention Act S. 418, Metal Theft Prevention Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention - A bill to require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal, and for other purposes. S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009. S 946 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009. S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010. HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - To require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal, and for other purposes. HR 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009. HR 2195 To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells. Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010.

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 470 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, HR 1166 E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, HR 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, and HR 4011 Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act - Legislation to curb organized retail crime - bills would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. S 418/ HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - Legislation to curb metal theft - Bills would impose civil penalties for scrap metal recyclers if they don't document the transaction with sellers of metal.

Client expense: $301,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 415, the "Fallen Heros Flag Act," would provide the families of deceased public safety officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 725, the "Indians Arts and Crafts Amendments Act," provides additional funding and training for tribal law enforcement officers; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; H.R. 6235, the "National Blue Alert," legislation creating an anlert system for law enforcement officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Tax, labeling, advertising and general regulatory matters affecting brewers. Initiatives authorized in the STOP Act and reauthorization of the STOP Act, international health policy initiatives, FTC "We Don't Serve Teens" program, HR 836/S 1058 Brewers Excise and Economic Relieft Act of 2009, HR 4278 Small Brewers Tax Relief, HR 5034 Comprehensive Alcohol Effectiveness Regulatory Act of 2010, HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, S 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act HR 3170 Financial Services and General Govnerment Appropriations provisions concerning user fees and funding of Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, proposed federal excise tax measures; provisions of highway construction and NHTSA reauthorization proporals related to drunk driving prevention, HR 1028 Support 21 Act, HR 1006/S 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, HR 1523/S 593 Ban Poisonous Additives, ONDCP anti-underage drinking programs and FY 2011 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage rinking laws.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 116, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 522, Protection From Telemarketers Act H.R. 760, Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009 H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) H.R. 1019, State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1110, PHONE Act of 2009 (caller ID spoofing) H.R. 1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 (Section 10 - Venue and Jurisdiction) H.R. 1319, Informed P2P User Act H.R. 2135, Universal Service ADA Exemption H.R. 2166, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2183, To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2357, Same Number Act of 2009 H.R. 2428, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 H.R. 2902, Broadband Internet Fairness Act H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 H.R. 3745, Community Access Preservation Act (issues related to PEG channels) H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 (issues related to net neutrality) H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4059, Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4167, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 4545, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 H.R. 4619, E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 H.R. 4784, Internet Freedom Act of 2010 H.R. 4829, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010; provisions related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 5694, One Global Internet Act of 2010 H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 5828, Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 H.Con. Res. 311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services. Draft Legislation (House): Universal Service Reform Draft Legislation (House): Telecom Relay Service Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Draft Legislation (House): Cybersecurity Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 S. 251, Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 S. 348, Universal Service ADA Exemption S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 562, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 200 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor. S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (U.S. ICE Act of 2009) S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1047, SAFE Internet Act S. 1266, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 S. 1447, Connecting America Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 S. 2879, Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act S. 3110, Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act S. 3115, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act S. 3710, Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act Draft Legislation (Senate): FCC Broadband & Internet Advisory Committee Act Issues related to Consumer Privacy (House and Senate) Issues related to Special Access (House and Senate) Issues related to FCC's Open Internet Proceeding (House and Senate) Issues related to FTC Reauthorization (House and Senate) Issues related to the National Broadband Plan (House and Senate)

Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

S 470 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, HR 1166 E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, HR 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, and HR 4011 Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act - Legislation to curb organized retail crime - bills would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. S 418/ HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - Legislation to curb metal theft - Bills would impose civil penalties for scrap metal recyclers if they don't document the transaction with sellers of metal.

Client expense: $301,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office

H.R.1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009" S.418, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1106, S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 GRID Act S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 5548, S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 5026, S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010

Client expense: $827,181 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

S. 3480 Cyber and Communications Infrastructure Security Act, all provisions related to ensuring the security of cyber communications. H.R. 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act, all provisions related to the cybersecurity of bulk stations. H.R 2902 Broadband Internet Fairness Act, all provisions related to the authorization of the FTC and FCC both reviewing service plan plans are fair based on costs. H.R. 3458 Internet Preservation Act, all provisions concerning the preservation of Internet Freedom H.R. 6320 Communication and Video Accessability Act, provisions related to enabling those with disabilities to have better access to emerging Internet Protocal-based communication and programming technologies. S. 418 Secondary Metal Theft Protection Act of 2009, commented on provisions related to record keeping by metal recycling agents; payment processes; possible enforcement tolls; and creation of a "Do Not Buy" list. S. 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, all provisions related to ensuring security of cyber communications. S. 1266 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act, terms related to the requirement that broadband conduit be installed as part of certain highway construction projects. S. 1490 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, all provisions related to the privacy and security of personal data. S. 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provisions related to the excise tax and Medicare Part D. S. 2880 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2009, provisions related to the establishment and responsibilities of the Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives. S. 2881 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act, provisions related to the appointment of technical staff at the Federal Communications Commission. Issues related to Cybersecurity, commented on and proposed draft legislation concerning cybersecurity as it affects communications service providers and information service providers. Issues related to Special Access, all proposals related to high capacity dedicated lines for voice and data traffic and the FCC's need for more complete data in order to adequately assess the issue. Issues related to Net Neutrality, all proposals concerning the sufficiency of the FCC's principles contained in the broadband policy statement. Issues related to Universal Service Reform, all proposals concerning the need for reform to ensure fair distribution of universal service support for high cost areas. Issues related to Traffic Pumping, all proposals affecting the opperations of common carriers. Issues related to Data Privacy, all proposals affecting the operations of common carriers. Issues related to Networx administration and implementation. Issues related to the FCC moving broadband from Title I to Title II. Issues related to expiring tax provisions, especially the dividend tax.

Client expense: $639,286 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R.1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 458, False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009, provisions on state attorney general H.R. 5175/S. 3295, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act General background on campaign finance reform and draft legislation to same, the doctrine of Federal preemption, State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities, and current judicial nominees including Elena Kagan, Louis Butler and Jack McConnell (specific legislation not yet introduced)

Client expense: $7,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Material theft S.418: Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 HR.1006: Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Material theft S.418: Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 HR.1006: Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1006, Metal Theft Prevention Act S. 418, Metal Theft Prevention Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $187,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention - A bill to require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal, and for other purposes. S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009. S 946 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009. S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010. HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - To require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal, and for other purposes. HR 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009. HR 2195 To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for S. 418/H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Protection Act of 2009; support for S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009; support for H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 116, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 522, Protection From Telemarketers Act H.R. 760, Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009 H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) H.R. 1019, State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1110, PHONE Act of 2009 (caller ID spoofing) H.R. 1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 (Section 10 - Venue and Jurisdiction) H.R. 1319, Informed P2P User Act H.R. 2135, Universal Service ADA Exemption H.R. 2166, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2183, To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2357, Same Number Act of 2009 H.R. 2428, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 H.R. 2902, Broadband Internet Fairness Act H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 H.R. 3745, Community Access Preservation Act (issues related to PEG channels) H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 (issues related to net neutrality) H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4059, Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4167, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 4545, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 H.R. 4619, E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 H.R. 4784, Internet Freedom Act of 2010 H.R. 4829, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010; provisions related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 Draft Legislation (House): Universal Service Reform Draft Legislation (House): Telecom Relay Service Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Draft Legislation (House): Cybersecurity Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 S. 251, Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 S. 348, Universal Service ADA Exemption S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 562, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 200 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor. S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (U.S. ICE Act of 2009) S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1047, SAFE Internet Act S. 1266, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 S. 1447, Connecting America Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 S. 2879, Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 Draft Legislation (Senate): FCC Broadband & Internet Advisory Committee Act Issues related to Consumer Privacy (House and Senate) Issues related to Special Access (House and Senate) Issues related to FCC's Open Internet Proceeding (House and Senate) Issues related to FTC Reauthorization (House and Senate) Issues related to the National Broadband Plan (House and Senate)

Client expense: $1,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

HR 1006, Metal Theft Prevention Act S. 418, Metal Theft Prevention Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454; climate change, Cap and Trade as it relates to recycling, conservation, and alternative energy generation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1006, S. 418; metal theft/ARRA funding as it relates to alternative energy grants and support/H.R. 2640, H.R. 2751, S. 1200, S. 1135; H.R. 2454

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE