Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 200/S 61 To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. HR 1106/S. 895 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process; Clarification of Entities & Individuals Defined as Mortgage Originators HR 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 514 - Responsible Subprime Lending Act Bank-Owned Property Disposition HR 2529- Neighborhood Preservation Act Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program HR 703- A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers; Homeowner Relief Efforts HR 384- TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers HR 225- Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act S 1731- A bill to require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S 895- Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts HR 5754 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2010 Changes to Foreclosure Processing HR 3808 - Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 Improving Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers HR 6304 - A bill to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Office of the Homeowner Advocate to assist homeowners, housing counselors and housing lawyers in resolving problems with the Home Affordable Modification Program.
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform; Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009; H.R.5391, Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Increased Transparency Act of 2010; H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010; H.R. 5941, Anti-Redlining and Anti-Mortgage Fraud Act H.R. 6218, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act
Client expense: $1,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes; H.R.5038, Fair Access to Credit and Job Creation Act of 2010; H.R.5159, Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Efficient Banking Act of 2010; H.R.5502, To amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; H.AMDT.697 to H.R.5297small banks to amortize losses on commercial real estate loans over a 10-year period, freeing up more capital for these small institutions to lend to small businesses; H.R. 3639 and S. 1833, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act; S. 1927, Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009; S. 1799, The Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act; H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act H.R. 5680, Predatory Lending Sunset Act H.R. 6225, Permanent End to TARP Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Banking
HR 200/S 61 To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. HR 1106/S. 895 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $1,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation. HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 re: treatment of creditors (Title II), derivatives (Title 7) and CFPB (Title 10)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (and S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) - Title 7: derivatives; Title 10: CFPB; Title 11: treatment of creditors H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (see attached addendum sheet) H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency - re: issues affecting money market funds H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - re: systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 - re: accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: bankruptcy cram down H.R. 4337 - Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (use of commodities provision) S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: servicer safe harbor provisions S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - re: systemic risk regulation S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 - re: dividend and capital gain tax rates Issues related to definition of major swap participants Issues related to nature of collateral for cleared swaps Issues related to swap execution facility trading and reporting Issues related to systemic risk regulation Issues related to OTC derivatives trading Issues related to market structure matters Issues related to target date funds Issues related to investment advice Issues related to municipal disclosure & Tower Amendment Issues related to Basel III and Volcker rules Issues related to SEC proxy access proposal Issues related to SEC proposed changes to Regulation AB2 Issues related to the supervision and regulation of certain nonbank financial institutions Issues related to legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals related to money market funds (floating net asset value, liquidity)
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process; Clarification of Entities & Individuals Defined as Mortgage Originators HR 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 514 - Responsible Subprime Lending Act Bank-Owned Property Disposition HR 2529- Neighborhood Preservation Act Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program HR 703- A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers; Homeowner Relief Efforts HR 384- TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers HR 225- Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act S 1731- A bill to require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S 895- Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts HR 5754 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2010 Changes to Foreclosure Processing HR 3808 - Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010 Improving Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers HR 6304 - A bill to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Office of the Homeowner Advocate to assist homeowners, housing counselors and housing lawyers in resolving problems with the Home Affordable Modification Program.
Client expense: $4,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes; H.R.5038, Fair Access to Credit and Job Creation Act of 2010; H.R.5159, Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Efficient Banking Act of 2010; H.R.5502, To amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; H.AMDT.697 to H.R.5297small banks to amortize losses on commercial real estate loans over a 10-year period, freeing up more capital for these small institutions to lend to small businesses; H.R. 3639 and S. 1833, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act; S. 1927, Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009; S. 1799, The Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act; H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act H.R. 5680, Predatory Lending Sunset Act H.R. 6225, Permanent End to TARP Act
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform; Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009; H.R.5391, Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Increased Transparency Act of 2010; H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010; H.R. 5941, Anti-Redlining and Anti-Mortgage Fraud Act H.R. 6218, Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation. HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 re: treatment of creditors (Title II), derivatives (Title 7) and CFPB (Title 10)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 200/S 61 To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. HR 1106/S. 895 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Banking
HR 200/S 61 To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other purposes. HR 1106/S. 895 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 (see attached addendum page) H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (amendment #1019 re safe harbor provisions) S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading Legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market funds Issues relating to market structure matters Issues relating to target date funds Issues relating to investment advice
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process; Clarification of Entities & Individuals Defined as Mortgage Originators HR 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 514 - Responsible Subprime Lending Act Bank-Owned Property Disposition HR 2529- Neighborhood Preservation Act Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program HR 703- A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers; Homeowner Relief Efforts HR 384- TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers HR 225- Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act S 1731- A bill to require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S 895- Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
Client expense: $3,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform; Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009; H.R.5391, Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Increased Transparency Act of 2010; H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010;
Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Conporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes; H.R.5038, Fair Access to Credit and Job Creation Act of 2010; H.R.5159, Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Efficient Banking Act of 2010; H.R.5502, To amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009; H.AMDT.697 to H.R.5297small banks to amortize losses on commercial real estate loans over a 10-year period, freeing up more capital for these small institutions to lend to small businesses; H.R. 3639 and S. 1833, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act; S. 1927, Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009; S. 1799, The Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act; H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act;
Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support & Securitization Act of 2009 (see attached addendum page) H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment #1019 re Safe Harbor Provisions S. 664 - Financial system Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 OTC derivatives trading Legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market mutual funds Issues relating to market structure matters Issues relating to target date funds Issues relating to investment advice
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Banking
S. 895: A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation. HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 re: treatment of creditors (Title II), derivatives (Title 7) and CFPB (Title 10)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
S. 895: A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers: H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009." Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers: H.R. 225 - "Emergency Homeownership & Equity Protection Act" S 1731 - "To require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes." Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process: H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 514 - " Responsible Subprime Lending Act" H.R. 1106 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009" S. 895 - "A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability" Clarification of Entities & Individuals Defined as Mortgage Originators H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program: H.R. 703 - "A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements." Bank-Owned Property Disposition: H.R. 2529 - "Neighborhood Preservation Act"
Client expense: $4,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (See attached addendum page) H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2551, Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1669, Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 HR. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349, Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 895, Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment #1019 re Safe Harbor provisions S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S 1964, Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2009 S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 OTC derivatives trading Regulations impacting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market mutual funds - changes to SEC Rule 2a-7
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2010 · first_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Conporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes
Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009
Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Financial services regulatory reform Money market mutual fund reform - changes to SEC Rule 2a-7 HR 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (servicing) HR 1669 Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 HR 2549 Municipal Bond Fairness Act S. 895: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Banking
S. 257, the Consumer Credit Fairness Act (all provisions) S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 895, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions, proposed amendment on farm loan restructuring) S. 1212, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions). Administration Proposal to Restructure Financial Services Regulation (all provisions) H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1020, the Arbitration Fairness Act (provisions restricting arbitration clauses in contracts) H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 1456, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act (all provisions) H.R. 1479, the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all provisions) H.R. 1748, the Fight Fraud Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2309, the Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act (provisions to grant the FTC expedited rulemaking authority and authority to obtain civil penalties in connection with unfair and deceptive acts or practices) H.R. 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions) H.R. 2893, Money Services Business Act of 2009 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 FDIC Special Assessment
Client expense: $2,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 200 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities H.R. 225 - Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities S. 61 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities S. 895 - A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Conporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform Homeownership and Responsible Lending Fair Mortgage Practices Act Borrower Protection Federal Housing Finance Reform S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009 S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2009 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency H.R. 4173, regulation restructuring OTC derivatives trading
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers: H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009." Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers: H.R. 225 - "Emergency Homeownership & Equity Protection Act" S 1731 - "To require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes." Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process: H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 514 - " Responsible Subprime Lending Act" H.R. 1106 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009" S. 895 - "A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability" Clarification of Entities & Individuals Defined as Mortgage Originators H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program: H.R. 703 - "A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements." Bank-Owned Property Disposition: H.R. 2529 - "Neighborhood Preservation Act"
Client expense: $5,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
S. 1964 - Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment # 1019 re Safe Harbor provisions (please see addendum page) S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173 - The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3795 - To enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3817 - Investor Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4191 - Let Wall Street Pay For The Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 4337 - Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 3890 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enhance oversight of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009" (draft legislation) Money market mutual fund reform - changes to Rule 2a-7
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 895: A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers: H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009." H.R. 786 - "To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes." Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers (cont'd): H.R. 788 - "To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes." Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers: H.R. 225 - "Emergency Homeownership & Equity Protection Act" S 1731 - "To require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes." Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process: H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 514 - " Responsible Subprime Lending Act" H.R. 1106 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009" S. 895 - "A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability" Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program: H.R. 703 - "A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements." H.R. 787 - "To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes." Bank-Owned Property Disposition H.R. 2529 - "Neighborhood Preservation Act"
Client expense: $4,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices GSE Reform Govt Purchase Card S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act Regulatory Restructuring; FDIC Assessments; S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages; H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC; H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009; H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3269, Conporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, Federal Housing Finance Reform; Homeownership and responsible lending; Fair Mortgage Practices Act; Borrower Protection; S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans; H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009; S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act; S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Housing
Homeownership and responsible lending Fair Mortgage Practices Act S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 1106 - Prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortage credit availability
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices - All issues; S. 1212 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act - All issues; S. 73 - A bill to establish a systemactic mortgage modification program at the FDIC - All issues; S. 895 - A bill which included a provision known as 'cram-down' of primary mortgages - All issues; H.R. 37 - A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC - All issues; H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - All issues H.R. 1106 - Prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability - All issues H.R. 2309 - The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009 - All issues H.R. 2260 - Regulatory Capital Enhancement Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 2794 - Promoting Mortgage Responsibility Act - All provisions H.R. 3128 - To amend the Federal Reserve Act to authorize Federal Reserve Banks to examine the methodologies used by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations in analyzing and rating asset backed securities and structrured finance products. H.R. 3171 - Bridging Bank to Recovery Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 3330 - To amend the FDIC Act and the Federal Credit Union Act - All provisions H.R. 3457 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 3606 - To amend the Truth in Lending Act to make technical correction to an amendment made by the Credit Card Act of 2009 - All provisions H.R. 3601 - Credit Card Act Effective Date Change Act - All provisions
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Banking
S. 895: A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2009 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R.200/ S. 61 Helping Families Save Their Homes Bankruptcy Act (entire bill) H.R. 1106/ S. 895. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, Title I, Subtitle A--Modification of Residential Mortgages
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
H.R. 200 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities H.R. 225 - Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities S. 61 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities S. 895 - A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE