Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
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2014 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 to limit cuts to nursing homes under Medicare and Medicaid Policy. HR 1179 S569.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 569/H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2011 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act, a bill to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes H.R. 1690, Modern Credential Act of 2011 H.R. 2096, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 6098/S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1); particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) funding issues The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft, expect July 12, 2011) White House cybersecurity legislative proposal (no bill number) The Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 House Committee on Homeland Security (no bill number) Draft Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee-Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee staff draft cybersecurity bill (no bill number) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (discussion draft) Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft). House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) Comment submission to the Department of Commerce/NIST request for information, Effectiveness of Federal Agency Participation in Standardization in Select Technology Sectors (see December 8, 2010, Federal Register) Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice) The SAFETY (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act of 2002 (see June 8, 2006, Federal Register notice) Draft DHS White Paper on Cyber Strategy Focus and Approach (no bill or formal Federal Register notice) Various issues relating to the Obama administrations National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC); DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007); agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs; agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program
2011 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S. 569/H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2011 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1062, Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1121, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 H.R. 87, To repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act P.L. 111-203,all issues pertaining to titles I, II, III, IV, VII, X, IX, and XV (111th Congress) H.R. 6098 / S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act All provisions of the following proposed legislation: The Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act (bill number not yet assigned) The Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act (bill number not yet assigned) The Asset Backed Market Stabilization Act (bill number not yet assigned) The Small Company Capital Formation Act (bill number not yet assigned) President Obama's nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Secretary of the Treasury SEC S7-10-09, Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations SEC S7-14-10, Concept Release on the US Proxy System SEC S7-40-10, Conflict Minerals Securities and Exchange Commissions Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act (see Release No. 3038-ADO4) Securities and Exchange Commissions Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of section 21F of the Securities and Exchange Act (see Release No. 34-63237) Various issues related to a proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, private placement issues, regulations pursuant to the implementation of H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, legislative proposals to alter the derivatives provisions of P.L. 111-203, reforming of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, regulation of proxy advisory firms and shareholder empowerment, and say on pay (specific legislation not yet introduced) Covered official positions continued from pg. 15: Jess Sharp- Professional Staff, House Transportation Committee; Associate Director, Domestic Policy Council, White House; Special Assistant to the President, Domestic Policy Council, White House; Deputy Assistant to the President, Domestic Policy Council, White House Alice Joe- Sr. Legislative Officer, Dept of Labor; Sr. Policy Advisor, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Deputy Assistant Secretary, EBSA, Department of Labor; Special Assistant, EBSA, Department of Labor; Professional Staff Member, Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Client expense: $9,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), 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), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $10,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), 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), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 174, Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011 H.R. 6098, Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Homeland Security Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 916 / S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011 H.R. 6098 / S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 S. 413, Cyber Security and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Anticipated or draft legislation not yet introduced: Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011 (bill number not yet assigned) Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Reauthorization Act of 2011, including provisions related to the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitability Amendment (bill number not yet assigned, in Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs & House Homeland Security Committees) Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act FY 11 Homeland Security Appropriations, particularly issues related to Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) funding Draft Senate Homeland Security, Governmental Affairs Committee, and Commerce Committee cybersecurity bill Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) Department of Commerce/NIST request for information, Federal Agency Participation in Standardization in Select Technology Sectors (see Dec. 8, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice) President Obama's 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review) (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) The Bush administration's Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54 / Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Joint DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of P.L. 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (see Oct. 16, 2009 and Nov. 4, 2009, Fed. Reg. notices) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see P.L. 109-347, Every Port Act of 2006) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Global Supply Chain Security Review, (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review process, report anticipated spring 2011) Transportation Security Administration's Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) (see Oct. 30, 2008, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rule expected spring 2011)
Client expense: $10,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), 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), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; Money market mutual fund regulation; H.R. 1445, S. 1073 - Credit rating agencies; S.139, S. 1490, S.141, H.R. 2221, S. 773 - Data privacy; S. 569 - Anti money laundering Derivatives regulation; Equity market structure and trading regulation; Volcker rule; Systemic risk regulation; Regulation of investment advisors and broker dealers;
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 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 S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
Client expense: $25,120,000 · 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), 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), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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
2010 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, Buy American requirements H.R. 1874, Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2009, provisions on Contracting Preferences H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, provisions on Buy American requirements H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on plug-in electric drive vehicles or batteries H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3571, Defund ACORN Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 4220, Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009, provisions on procurement H.R. 4692, National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010 S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 924, the Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements Act, provisions on outsourcing and insourcing S. 1745, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1242, TARP Accountability and Disclosure Act S. 910, a bill to amend the EESA of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of TARP FAR Rule Implementing Section 1605 of H.R.1 and OMB Interim Guidance Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, provisions on Buy American FAR Rule Implementing Section 1512 of H.R.1, provisions on reporting requirements on contracts FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR Case 2008-025, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions FAR Case 2008-020, Contract Closeout Process FAR Case 2008-016, Termination for Default Reporting FAR Case 2008-027, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System President's Memo on Government Contracting: Competition and workforce issues for Federal contracting General issues relating to; Notice of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws on Federal Contracts, Expansive Authority of Section 5 of FTC Act to bring competition cases: FTC authority to bring cases under Section 5 of FTC Act, insourcing of federal functions, definition of cost or pricing data on Federal contracts, Defense Acquisition Reform, Arbitration provisions for Federal contractors and High Road Contracting (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Winslow Sergeant for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy
Client expense: $25,120,000 · 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), 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), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 6098, S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: $235,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Disclosure of individual corporate ownership S 569 Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Government contracts at the federal level, and any legislation or statute that might affect such contracts at the state or federal level. H.R. 4858/S. 3321, Public Online Information Act of 2010. S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; Money market mutual fund regulation; H.R. 1445, S. 1073 - Credit rating agencies; S.139, S. 1490, S.141, H.R. 2221, S. 773 - Data privacy; S. 569 - Anti money laundering Derivatives regulation; Equity market structure and trading regulation; Volcker rule; Systemic risk regulation; Regulation of investment advisors and broker dealers;
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 569/H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 569, Incorporation on Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2010, entire bill S.569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3659, Safe Port Reauthorization Act, entire bill Legislative Proposals to reauthorize the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, provisions related to Inherently Safer Technology
Client expense: $2,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues that may affect state law including S. 569, Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support, voting procedures and financial services
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 4537, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 3421, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 6086 / S. 3717, A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes H.R. 6098 / S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 President Obama's nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Secretary of the Treasury SEC S7-10-09, Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations SEC S7-14-10, Concept Release on the US Proxy System SEC Proposed Self Regulatory Organization Rules Changes Adding Releases 62411, 62414, and SRO Rules Changes to Add Additional Circuit Breaker Pilot Rules Various issues related to a proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, private placement issues, regulations pursuant to the implementations of H.R. 4173, legislative proposals to alter the derivitaves proposed rule, the SEC Reform Commission, regulation of proxy advisory firms and shareholder empowerment, and Net Access Value, which deals with money market funds in how they value certain securities (specific legislation not yet introduced)
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 6098 / S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 2868 / S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4678 / S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 / 2010 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R 5590, Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions relating to Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) to Truckers (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process and currently working with Senate Commerce Committee on their version of the bill) H.R. 5619, To amend the SAFE Port Act to provide for the eligibility of certain third party logistics providers for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2010 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3659, Security and Accountability for Every Port Reauthorization Act of 2010 (SAFE Port Act) S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54 / Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) President Obama's 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review) (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Global Supply Chain Security Review, (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review process, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) FY 11 Homeland Security Appropriations, particularly issues related to Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) funding (bill number not yet assigned) Draft Senate Homeland Security, Governmental Affairs Committee, and Commerce Committee cybersecurity bill (bill number not yet assigned) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice, updated rule expected Winter 2010/2011) Joint DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (see Oct. 16, 2009 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the "Every Port Act of 2006" (P.L. 109-347)) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement)
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Legislative proposals to reauthorize the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, provisions related to Inherently Safer Technology; S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, a bill to require public disclosure of the name and address of any individual who "as a practical matter" either directly or indirectly has control or management of a limited liability company or corporation, entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 96, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum reduction in estate tax value for farmland and other special use property, to restore and increase the estate tax deduction for family-owned business interests. H.R. 205, to repeal the federal estate and gift taxes. H.R. 498, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains, and for other purposes. H.R. 533, to make full estate tax repeal, small business expensing, and Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) tax deduction for health insurance permanent. H.R. 1545, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for research activities permanent and to provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities. H.R. 1560, to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. H.R. 1897, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes H.R. 2284, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to defer tax on income reinvested in a partnership or S corporation. H.R. 4169, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. H.R. 4174, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief with respect to estate and gift taxes, small businesses, and government contractors. H.R. 4213, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R. 4853, The "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010". H. Res. 44, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. S. 1, to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need, and for other purposes S. 43, to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. S. 569, to ensure that persons who form corporations in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting U.S. corporations for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving U.S. corporations. S. 803, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes S. 996, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform. S. 1021, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an enhanced credit for research and development by companies that manufacture products in the United States; to Finance. S. 3134, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 3777, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold amount subject to information reporting at source. S. 3793, to extend expiring provisions and for other purposes. S. 3795, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax gap. S. 4018, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for life sciences research.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
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
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 569, Incorporation on Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 2996, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2010, entire bill S.569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3659, Safe Port Reauthorization Act, entire bill
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill General issues related to the collapse of the Auction-Rate Securities Market H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform Act)
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 3466, Mens Rea Requirements, entire bill Issues related to overcriminalization/legal reform S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill Legislative proposals regarding unnecessary and excessive criminal provisions in Federal legislation
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, provisions related to Systemic Risk Regulator H.R.1731, Credit Risk Retention Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 3818, Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act, entire bill H.R. 3795, the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, entire bill S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, entire bill S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009, entire bill General issues related to the collapse of the Auction-Rate Securities Market
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 569, Incorporation on Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 2996, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2010, entire bill
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 3466, Mens Rea Requirements, entire bill Issues related to overcriminalization/legal reform S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009, entire bill S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, entire bill S. 3257, Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriation Act, provisions related to funding for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, entire bill Proposed amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines related to commodities fraud and unauthorized disclosures of personal health insurance information
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Legislative proposals to reauthorize the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, provisions related to Inherently Safer Technology H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 569, Incorporation on Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 2996, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act, entire bill
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 569 Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, Beneficial Ownership Issues related to overcriminalization/legal reform H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009, entire bill Issues: Legislative proposals regarding unnecessary and excessive criminal provisions in Federal legislation S. 1504, "Notice Pleading Restoration Act," entire bill H.R. 4115, "Open Access to Courts Act," entire bill Proposed amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines related to commodities fraud and unauthorized disclosures of personal health insurance information Draft legislation, FY 2011 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriation Act, provisions related to funding for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
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
H.R. 4173, S. 3217 - Financial regulatory reform; Money market mutual fund regulation; H.R. 1445, S. 1073 - Credit rating agencies; S.139, S. 1490, S.141, H.R. 2221, S. 773 - Data privacy; H.R. 3126 - Consumer financial protection agency; S. 569 - Anti money laundering H.R. 711, S. 1276, S. 344 - Registration of advisors to private pools of capital; H.R. 991, H.R. 1020, S. 931 - Arbitration of brokerage dispute; H.R. 1699, H.R. 977, S. 272, H.R. 2448, S. 447, H.R. 3153 Credit derivatives; Equity trading (flash, high-frequency, dark pools); Volcker rule; Systemic risk/banking and financial services industry oversight; Thrift and state trust charters; Extension of fiduciary duties for investment advisors and broker dealers; Resolution authority; Payment, clearing, settlement regulation Capital requirements
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 96, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum reduction in estate tax value for farmland and other special use property, to restore and increase the estate tax deduction for family-owned business interests. H.R. 205, to repeal the federal estate and gift taxes. H.R. 498, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains, and for other purposes. H.R. 533, to make full estate tax repeal, small business expensing, and Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) tax deduction for health insurance permanent. H.R. 1545, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for research activities permanent and to provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities. H.R. 1560, to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. H.R. 1897, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes H.R. 2284, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to defer tax on income reinvested in a partnership or S corporation. H.R. 4169, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. H.R. 4174, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief with respect to estate and gift taxes, small businesses, and government contractors. H.R. 4213, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. H. Res. 44, condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. S. 1, to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need, and for other purposes S. 43, to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. S. 569, to ensure that persons who form corporations in the United States disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations, in order to prevent wrongdoers from exploiting U.S. corporations for criminal gain, to assist law enforcement in detecting, preventing, and punishing terrorism, money laundering, and other misconduct involving U.S. corporations. S. 803, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes S. 996, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform. S. 1021, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an enhanced credit for research and development by companies that manufacture products in the United States; to Finance. S. 3134, to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment. S. 3777, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold amount subject to information reporting at source. S. 3793, to extend expiring provisions and for other purposes. S. 3795, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax gap.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 4173, S. 3217 - Financial regulatory reform; Money market mutual fund regulation; H.R. 1445, S. 1073 - Credit rating agencies; S.139, S. 1490, S.141, H.R. 2221, S. 773 - Data privacy; H.R. 3126 - Consumer financial protection agency; S. 569 - Anti money laundering H.R. 711, S. 1276, S. 344 - Registration of advisors to private pools of capital; H.R. 991, H.R. 1020, S. 931 - Arbitration of brokerage dispute; H.R. 1699, H.R. 977, S. 272, H.R. 2448, S. 447, H.R. 3153 Credit derivatives; Equity trading (flash, high-frequency, dark pools); Volcker rule; Systemic risk/banking and financial services industry oversight; Thrift and state trust charters; Extension of fiduciary duties for investment advisors and broker dealers; Resolution authority; Payment, clearing, settlement regulation Capital requirements
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 6098, S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act; Department of Treasury substitute for S. 569; and Carper substitute for S. 569
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 569/H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Disclosure of individual corporate ownership S 569 Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Government contracts at the federal level, and any legislation or statute that might affect such contracts at the state or federal level. H.R. 4858/S. 3321, Public Online Information Act of 2010. S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues that may affect state law including S. 569, Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support, voting procedures and financial services
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 3149, Equal Employment for All Act H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dood-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, including all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 H.R. 3272, Corporate Governance Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3351, Proxy Voting Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 4790/ H.R. 4537, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 3421 Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 S. 3717/H.R. 6086, A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes President Obama's nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Secretary of the Treasury SEC S7-10-09, Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations SEC S7-14-10, Concept Release on the US Proxy System SEC Proposed Self Regulatory Organization Rules Changes Adding Releases 62411,62414, and SRO Rules Changes to Add Additional Circuit Breaker Pilot Rules (no specific legislation introduced) Various issues relating to: proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, private placement issues, and Net Access Value, which deals with money market funds in how they value certain securities, and the Department of the Treasury extending Notice 2009-14 to non-U.S. institutions (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Continued from pg # 24: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom Lungren - Press Secretary, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner; Communications Director, House Science Committee; Communications Director, House Judiciary Committee; Deputy Assistant to the Vice President (Dick Cheney), Legislative Affairs; Special Assistant to the President (George W. Bush), Legislative Affairs
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
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 5186 / S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 3659, SAFE Port Reauthorization Act (P.L. 109-347) H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, specifically issues relating to Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) to Truckers (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process ) H.R. 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 S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998 / H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 5619, To amend the SAFE Port Act to provide for the eligibility of certain third party logistics providers for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish within the Executive Office of the President a national cyber security advisor H.R. 5590, Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act, 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, particularly issues related to Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) funding (bill number not yet assigned) Draft Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee cybersecurity bill (bill number not yet assigned) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) DHS public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) President Obama's 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review) (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) National Institute of Standards and Technology draft NISTIR 7628, the "Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy and Requirements" document (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice, updated rule expected Winter 2010/2011) Joint DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (see Oct. 16, 2009 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF)(no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-347), and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53)) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and DHS Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) General issues including: H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling, and DHS guidance for businesses (published Sept. 14, 2009; Aug. 18, 2009) (specific legislation not yet introduced)
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
2010 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
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
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 3466, Mens Rea Requirements, entire bill Issues related to overcriminalization/legal reform S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill Legislative proposals regarding unnecessary and excessive criminal provisions in Federal legislation
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 569, Incorporation on Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 2996, the Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2010, entire bill S.569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3659, Safe Port Reauthorization Act, entire bill
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, entire bill General issues related to the collapse of the Auction-Rate Securities Market H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform Act)
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4173, Financial Reform bill Estate tax Derivatives H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 Say-On-Pay Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 S. 1203, H.R. 422, R&D Tax Credit Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 Pension Funding International tax increases Bonus Depreciation S. 569, re. Forced corporate disclosure S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act S.A. 3816, Chambliss/Shelby Amendment to S. 3217 S.A. 3776, Specter Amendment to S. 3217 H.R. 4213, H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act (tax extenders) H.R. 5297, S.A. 4594, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act Superfund tax S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Creat Jobs Act Dividends tax Individual Rates S.A. 4269, S.A. 4386, Baucus Amendments to H.R. 4213 H.R. 5600, Pomeroy-S. Johnson Make Section 127 Permanent bill H.R. 1586, Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act S.A. 4567 to H.R. 1586, Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act S.A. 4531, Johanns Amendment to H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act S.A. 4595, Nelson Amendment to H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Dodd-Frank Act
Client expense: $4,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 2996, the "Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-terrorism Security Act," entire bill; Legislative proposals to reauthorize the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards, provisions related to Inherently Safer Technology; S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, entire bill; S. 3659, the Safe Ports Reauthorization Act, entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 4173, S. 3217 - Financial regulatory reform; Money market mutual fund regulation; H.R. 1445, S. 1073 - Credit rating agencies; S.139, S. 1490, S.141, H.R. 2221, S. 773 - Data privacy; H.R. 3126 - Consumer financial protection agency; S. 569 - Anti money laundering H.R. 711, S. 1276, S. 344 - Registration of advisors to private pools of capital; H.R. 991, H.R. 1020, S. 931 - Arbitration of brokerage dispute; H.R. 1699, H.R. 977, S. 272, H.R. 2448, S. 447, H.R. 3153 Credit derivatives; Equity trading (flash, high-frequency, dark pools); Volcker rule; Systemic risk/banking and financial services industry oversight; Thrift and state trust charters; Extension of fiduciary duties for investment advisors and broker dealers; Resolution authority; Payment, clearing, settlement regulation Capital requirements
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 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 S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
Client expense: $25,120,000 · 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), 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), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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
2010 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, Buy American requirements H.R. 1874, Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2009, provisions on Contracting Preferences H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, provisions on Buy American requirements H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on plug-in electric drive vehicles or batteries H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3571, Defund ACORN Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 4220, Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009, provisions on procurement H.R. 4692, National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010 S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 924, the Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements Act, provisions on outsourcing and insourcing S. 1745, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1242, TARP Accountability and Disclosure Act S. 910, a bill to amend the EESA of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of TARP FAR Rule Implementing Section 1605 of H.R.1 and OMB Interim Guidance Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, provisions on Buy American FAR Rule Implementing Section 1512 of H.R.1, provisions on reporting requirements on contracts FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR Case 2008-025, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest for Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions FAR Case 2008-020, Contract Closeout Process FAR Case 2008-016, Termination for Default Reporting FAR Case 2008-027, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System President's Memo on Government Contracting: Competition and workforce issues for Federal contracting General issues relating to; Notice of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws on Federal Contracts, Expansive Authority of Section 5 of FTC Act to bring competition cases: FTC authority to bring cases under Section 5 of FTC Act, insourcing of federal functions, definition of cost or pricing data on Federal contracts, Defense Acquisition Reform, Arbitration provisions for Federal contractors and High Road Contracting (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Winslow Sergeant for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy
Client expense: $25,120,000 · 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), 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), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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