Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R.2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt these changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openness in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment and confirmation of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose S.1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R.2019, which would repeal public funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act. Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Act of 2014. Support S.2516, Disclose Act of 2014. Urge the FEC to enforce the law and set new rules requiring full disclosure in our elections. Oppose Omnibus appropriations bill. Oppose inclusion of campaign finance provision authorizing increases in allowable contributions to political parties. Support improved Senate Ethics rules including creation of office of Senate Ethics.
Client expense: $100,755 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act. Support Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2014.Support S.2516 Disclose Act of 2014.
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Support H.R.270, the Empowering Citizens Act.Support legislation to establish online voter registration.
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act.Support H.R. 270 to establish public financing of federal elections. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Oppose H.R. 2019, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census. Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission.
2013 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194, H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219.Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038. Oppose H.R. 5912, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in state-based health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census.Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission.
| Republican |
| KS |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Jon Kyl | Republican | AZ |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Lamar Alexander | Republican | TN |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Mike Johanns | Republican | NE |
| Mitch McConnell | Republican | KY |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Johnson | Republican | WI |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Scott P. Brown | Republican | MA |
Client expense: $69,699 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $71,757 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $63,880 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $79,081 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2013 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194, H.R. 2019 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219.Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038. Oppose H.R. 5912, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in state-based health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census.Express concerns regarding the legal authority of the Election Assistance Commission. Recommend improvements in polling place experience for voters. Express concerns regarding enforcement decisions at the Federal Election Commission.
Client expense: $79,258 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2013 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219.Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038. Oppose H.R. 5912, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions. Urge inclusion of voter registration opportunities under the National Voter Registration Act in state-based health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Support the goals of H.R.2115, the Voter Registration Efficiency Act with suggested modifications. Urge the Bureau of the Census to develop methodology for tabulating incarcerated individuals at their home address for the 2020 Census.
Client expense: $78,751 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219.Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038. Oppose H.R. 5912, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions.
Client expense: $63,739 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3289 / S. 743, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS AND ADVOCATED FOR ENHANCED PROTECTIONS THAT WERE REMOVED FROM THE BILL. (S.743 ENACTED 12/3/12) H.R. 2980/S.2198 AND S. 3254, SUPPORTED LIMITING AMOUNT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS SPENT ON COMPENSATION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS (SEC. 842 IN S.3254 PASSED SASC 6/4/12, SEC. 864 IN H.R. 4310, AS AMENDED 1/3/13) S. 3487, AUDIT THE PENTAGON ACT, SUPPORTED ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEFENSE SPENDING THROUGH NEW ENFORCEMENET MECHANISMS AND NEW INCENTIVES FOR PENTAGON AUDITABILITY H.R. 3523 CYBER INTELLIGENCE SHARING AND PROTECTION ACT, S.2105 CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2012, AND S. 3342 SECURE IT ACT,OPPOSE PROVISIONS TO LIMIT ACCESS TO PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS S. 1100, OPPOSED LIMITING DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE SPENDING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS SUPPORTED INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, MORE OVERSIGHT, LIMITING EXEMPTIONS (WORKING WITH INSPECTORS GENERAL ON B(3) EXEMPTION), RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT CYBERSECURITY BILL LIMITING ACESS TO INFORMATION, PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE, AND PROVIDING COMMENT ON FOIA USERS MANUAL (HOUSE) OPEN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP, MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH H.R. 2146/ S.1222, DATA ACT, SUPPORTED FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING (H.R. 2146 PASSED HOUSE 4/25/12) H.R. 6406/ S.241 NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT, AND H.R. 4310 NDAA, SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES (DEFENSE CONTRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS IN SEC. 827, AND FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES IN SEC. 828 OF H.R. 4310 ENACTED 1/3/13) H.R. 4259, H.R. 4310, S.2234, END TRAFFICKING IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACT OF 2012 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER, SUPPORTED CURTAILING HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (H.R. 4310 ENACTED 1/3/13, EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUED 9/25/12) H.R. 1148/ S.2038, STOP TRADING ON CONGRESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE ACT (STOCK ACT), SUPPORTEDREGULAR REPORTING AND ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF GOVERNMNET EMPLOYEES (ENACTED 4/4/12) OPPOSED PROPOSED LOOPHOLES AND DELAYS IN REPORTING UNDER THE STOCK ACT (S. 3625 WAS ENACTED 9/28/12) IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS S. 2139, COMPREHENSIVE CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING REFORM ACT, AND S. 3254, SUPPORTED SEVERAL REFORMS FOR MORE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WARTIME CONTRACTORS (VERSION IN H.R. 4310 ENACTED 1/3/13) SUPPORTED INCREASING TRANSPARENCY AND REDUCING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON FDA ADVISORY COMMITTEES H.R. 727, SUPPORTED MAKING CRS REPORTS AVAILABLE ONLINE TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST H.R. 6409, PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION STREAMLINING ACT OF 2012, SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS H.R. 6424, END THE CONGRESSIONAL REVOLVING DOOR ACT, SUPPORTED PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR A FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS OR FORMER CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEE WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION AS A LOBBYIST URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASUES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF CONTRACTING
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2008/S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 2517/S. 1360, Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4010, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 H.R. 5904 / S. 1894 / S. 3534, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, liability provisions S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 2219 / S. 3369, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act of 2012 Potential legislation to codify the Executive Order prohibiting federal agencies from using outside contingency counsel as well as putting in place a similar requirement for state AGs/officials enforcing federal law Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of CyPres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Various issues relating to state court underfunding; issues surrounding the use of exclusionary authority; class action reform and potential legislation for same; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform; False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act, P.L. 111-21
Client expense: $10,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached sheet Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 679) Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312) American Shoes for American Servicemembers Act (HR 2955) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 (H.R. 3634) Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (HR 2008) Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs in other section) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussions with Congress on AGOA and CAFTA-DR fixes. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with White House, USTR, and Commerce on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, Department of Labor, ITC, State, USDA, and various Congressional office on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 1069/HR 2697) SAVE Act (H.R. 2387/S. 1244) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704/HR. 2071) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) (See next page) Trade continued A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 4348). Discussion with Congress on establishment of Freight policy and high-level freight coordination office. Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Legislation to fix the wool trust fund. A bill to extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572/S. 2011) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1683) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1547) Discussions with Export-Import Bank, GAO, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Cantwell-Graham Amendment (Amendment 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (HR 2072) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding. Comments to FMC on Containerized Cargo Diversion Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (S. 1443) American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (HR 7) Trade agency reorganization Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 (S. 2215/HR 4221) Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of Freight policy called for in MAP-21 Discussion with Commerce on Honduran trucking rate increases Comments to USTR on WTO Case against Argentina Import Restrictions See additional page Trade continued "Generalized System of Preferences Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement (GSP UPDATE) Act (H.R. 6307) "Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (HR 6156) "Comments to Administration on EU-US regulatory cooperation and increased trade. Product Safety "Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). "Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. "H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act "Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) "Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) "Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) "Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) "Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) "Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) "Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) "Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) "To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) "Comments to CPSC on regulatory review "Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) "Comments to EPA on Significant New Use and Test Rules for specific chemicals "Discussion with CPSC on application of Section 6(b) authorities. Labor "Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. "Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. "Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (S. 1100), and related bills, including appropriations bills containing related amendments. "Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. "Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). "NLRB issues in Fiscal Year 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill "Discussions with Labor, USTR, and Commerce on CAFTA-DR labor petitions and Haiti HOPE II labor report." "Discussions with Congress on NLRB "Card Check" rule See next page Small Business Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (HR 1439) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 2275) Discussions with Administration on textile research projects. Issues relating to debt limit. JOBs Act (HR 3606) Small Business Tax Cut Act (HR 9) Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010) Comments with FTC on textile, wool, and care labeling rules. Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Comments to Deficit Reduction Select Committee IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act), S.968 Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Innovative Design Protection Act (S. 3523) Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) Discussions with Customs on information sharing. Other Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) DISCLOSE 2012 Act (S. 2219) Comments to Congress and Administration on various Fiscal Cliff issues, including entitlement reform and tax reform.
Client expense: $179,683 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill) S.3369/ H.R. 4010, DISCLOSE Act of 2012 (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1627, Honoring Americas Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, SUPPORTED HEALTH CARE FOR VICTIMS OF WATER CONTAMINATION AT CAMP LEJEUNE (ENACTED 8/6/12) SUPPORTED INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (SASC VOTE 5/24/12) H.R. 3289 / S. 743, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT, SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS. (S.743, AS AMENDED, PASSED HOUSE 9/28/12) H.R. 2980/S.2198 AND S. 3254, SUPPORTED LIMITING AMOUNT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS SPENT ON COMPENSATION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS (SEC. 842 IN S.3254 PASSED SASC 6/4/12) S. 3487, AUDIT THE PENTAGON ACT, SUPPORTED ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEFENSE SPENDING THROUGH NEW ENFORCEMENET MECHANISMS AND NEW INCENTIVES FOR PENTAGON AUDITABILITY H.R. 3523 CYBER INTELLIGENCE SHARING AND PROTECTION ACT, S.2105 CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2012, AND S. 3342 SECURE IT ACT,OPPOSE PROVISIONS TO LIMIT ACCESS TO PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS H.R. 5651/ S.3187 , FDA REFORM ACT, ADVOCATED FOR COVERING PHS OFFICERS UNDER WPEA AND OPPOSING PROVISIONS TO COVER THEM UNDER THE MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT (ENACTED ON 7/9/12) S. 1100, OPPOSED LIMITING DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE SPENDING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS URGED AGENCIES TO ENSURE THEIR SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY PLANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESIDENTAIL MEMORANDUM ADEQUATELY COVER CONTRACTORS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS SUPPORTED INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, MORE OVERSIGHT, LIMITING EXEMPTIONS (WORKING WITH INSPECTORS GENERAL ON B(3) EXEMPTION), RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT CYBERSECURITY BILL LIMITING ACESS TO INFORMATION, PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE, AND PROVIDING COMMENT ON FOIA USERS MANUAL (HOUSE) OPEN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP, MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH H.R. 2146/ S.1222, DATA ACT, SUPPORTED FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING (H.R. 2146 PASSED HOUSE 4/25/12) H.R. 6406/ S.241 NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT, AND S. 3254, SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES AND FUND RECIPIENTS AND NOAA EMPLOYEES H.R. 4259, H.R. 4310, S.2234, END TRAFFICKING IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACT OF 2012 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER, SUPPORTED CURTAILING HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (H.R. 4310 PASSED HOUSE 5/18/12, EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUED 9/25/12) H.R. 1148/ S.2038, STOP TRADING ON CONGRESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE ACT (STOCK ACT), SUPPORTEDREGULAR REPORTING AND ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF GOVERNMNET EMPLOYEES (ENACTED 4/4/12) OPPOSED PROPOSED LOOPHOLES AND DELAYS IN REPORTING UNDER THE STOCK ACT (S. 3625 WAS ENACTED 9/28/12) S. 3240, AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD AND JOBS ACT, SUPPORTED AN BEGICH-MCCAIN AMENDMENT FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY IN CROP INSURANCE SUBSIDIES (PASSED SENATE 6/21/12) IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS S. 2139, COMPREHENSIVE CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING REFORM ACT, AND S. 3254, SUPPORTED SEVERAL REFORMS FOR MORE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WARTIME CONTRACTORS SUPPORTED INCREASING TRANSPARENCY AND REDUCING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON FDA ADVISORY COMMITTEES H.R. 727, SUPPORTED MAKING CRS REPORTS AVAILABLE ONLINE TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST S. 3454, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF FY 2013, OPPOSED ATTEMPTS TO LIMIT FREE SPEECH, CIVIL LIBERTIES AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS TO BLOW THE WHISTLE WHILE PREVENTING LEAKS OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION H.R. 6409, PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION STREAMLINING ACT OF 2012, SUPPORTED STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS H.R. 6424, END THE CONGRESSIONAL REVOLVING DOOR ACT, SUPPORTED PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR A FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS OR FORMER CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEE WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION AS A LOBBYIST URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASUES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF CONTRACTING
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2008/S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 2517/S. 1360, Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4010, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 2219/S. 3369, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act of 2012 S. 3557, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, liability provisions Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation to codify the Executive Order prohibiting federal agencies from using outside contingency counsel as well as putting in place a similar requirement for state AGs/officials enforcing federal law Various issues relating to Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; issues surrounding the use of exclusionary authority; class action reform and potential legislation for same; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform and draft legislation on same; False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act, P.L. 111-21
Client expense: $8,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 CPSC Product Safety Information Database CPSC Section 6(b) Policy Change CPSC Testing and Certification of Lead extension CPSC Window Coverings standards DISCLOSE Act E.O. on Political Contributions of Federal Contractors H.J.Res. 98, re. raising debt limit H.R. 2008, S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act H.R. 3010, S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 3068, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 2011 H.R. 3634, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2012 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4607, Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 5651, Food and Drug Administration Reform Act Incorporation by Reference Regulatory Reform S. 2204, Repeal Big Oil Subsidies Act S. 3468, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2012
Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), 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
2012 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached. Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 679) Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312) American Shoes for American Servicemembers Act (HR 2955) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 (H.R. 3634) Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (HR 2008) Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Comments to EPA on Significant New Use and Test Rules for specific chemicals Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (S. 1100), and related bills, including appropriations bills containing related amendments. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). NLRB issues in Fiscal Year 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill Discussions with Labor, USTR, and Commerce on CAFTA-DR labor petitions and Haiti HOPE II labor report. Discussions with Congress on NLRB Card Check rule Continued on next page Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs in separate section) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussions with Congress on AGOA and CAFTA-DR fixes. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with White House, USTR, and Commerce on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, Department of Labor, ITC, State, USDA, and various Congressional office on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 1069/HR 2697) SAVE Act (H.R. 2387/S. 1244) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704/HR. 2071) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 4348). Discussion with Congress on establishment of Freight policy and high-level freight coordination office. Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Legislation to fix the wool trust fund. A bill to extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Continued on next page Trade continued Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572/S. 2011) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1683) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1547) Discussions with Export-Import Bank, GAO, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Cantwell-Graham Amendment (Amendment 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (HR 2072) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding. Comments to FMC on Containerized Cargo Diversion Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (S. 1443) American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (HR 7) Trade agency reorganization Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 (S. 2215/HR 4221) Discussion with Congress/DOT on possible disruption of East/Gulf Coast port labor Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of Freight policy called for in MAP-21 Discussion with Commerce on Honduran trucking rate increases Comments to USTR on WTO Case against Argentina Import Restrictions Generalized System of Preferences Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement (GSP UPDATE) Act (H.R. 6307) Small Business Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (HR 1439) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 2275) Discussions with Administration on textile research projects. Issues relating to debt limit. JOBs Act (HR 3606) Small Business Tax Cut Act (HR 9) Continued on next page Small Business Continued Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010) Comments with FTC on textile, wool, and care labeling rules. Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Comments to Deficit Reduction Select Committee IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act), S.968 Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Innovative Design Protection Act (S. 3523) Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) Discussions with Customs on information sharing. Other Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) DISCLOSE 2012 Act (S. 2219)
Client expense: $185,488 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support for campaign finance disclosure legislation, S. 3369 DISCLOSE Act of 2012 and H.R. 4010 DISCLOSE 2012 Act. Support for H.R. 414, The Presidential Funding Act of 2011. Support for S. 3312 Presidential Funding Act of 2012. Opposition to legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System including H.R. 359, S. 194, and H.R. 3465. Opposition to proposed balanced budget amendments. Support for the Shareholder Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 2517 and S. 1360. Support for the Presidential Appointments and Streamlining Act of 2011, S. 679. Support for the Clean Up Government Act of 2011, H.R. 2572 and S. 401. Opposition to an amendment in the FY 2011 Spending Bill which would prevent the administration of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Support for a draft Obama Administration Executive Order which would require the disclosure of political spending by government contractors. Opposition to legislation that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors including H.R. 2008 and S. 1100. Opposition to an amendment in the House to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012 that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors and entities bidding for government contracts. Support for strengthening the Federal Election Commission and its regulations. Opposition to amendment (#2214) to the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, S. 3240 that would ban public financing of the national party conventions. Support for H.R. 5856 Ellison/Eshoo Government Transparency Amendment. Opposition to H.R. 5912 the Cole Bill to repeal public funding of national conventions. Support for the Empowering Citizens Act, H.R. 6448. Support for replacing expiring positions on the Office of Congressional Ethics.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support for the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Employer Use of Criminal Histories to Mitigate Risk & Promote Safety; H.R.3010, Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R.3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees & Settlements Act of 2012; S.1100 and H.R.2008, Keep Politics out of Federal Contracting Act; H.R.4078, Red Tape Reduction & Small Business Jobs Creation Act
Client expense: $88,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2012 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038. Oppose H.R. 5912, which would repeal pubic funding of the Presidential nominating conventions.
Client expense: $56,762 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1742, JANEY ENSMINGER ACT, AND S.277, CARING FOR CAMP LEJEUNE VETERANS ACT OF 2011: ADVOCATING FOR HEALTH CARE FOR VICTIMS OF WATER CONTAMINATION AT CAMP LEJEUNE INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT; H.R. 3289 / S. 743, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT: STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS; CURTAILING ATTEMPTS TO LIMIT FREE SPEECH, CIVIL LIBERTIES AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS TO BLOW THE WHISTLE WHILE PREVENTING LEAKS OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION; INCREASING ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEFENSE SPENDING THROUGH NEW ENFORCEMENET MECHANISMS AND NEW INCENTIVES FOR PENTAGON AUDITABILITY; S.2105 CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2012, H.R. 3523 CYBER INTELLIGENCE SHARING AND PROTECTION ACT, AND S. 3342 SECURE IT ACT: OPPOSING PROVISIONS TO LIMIT ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS; S.3187 / H.R. 5651, FDA REFORM ACT, OPPOSING PROVISIONS TO COVER PHS OFFICERS UNDER THE MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT; S. 1100, OPPOSING LIMITING DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE SPENDING BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS; URGING AGENCIES TO ENSURE THEIR SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY PLANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESIDENTAIL MEMORANDUM ADEQUATELY COVER CONTRACTORS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF FEDERAL FUND RECIPIENTS; INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, MORE OVERSIGHT, LIMITING EXEMPTIONS, PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE; OPEN GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP, INCREASING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THOUGH IMPROVING FOIA, REDUCING OVERCLASSIFICATION, POTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH; S.1222, H.R. 2146, DATA ACT, ADVOCATING FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING; S.241, NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT OF 2011, STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES; WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES AND FUND RECIPIENTS; S.2234, H.R. 4259, END TRAFFICING IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACT OF 2012; S.2038, STOP TRADING ON CONGRESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE ACT (STOCK ACT), INCREASING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH REGULAR REPORTING AND ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS; S. 3240, AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD AND JOBS ACT, SUPPORTED AN BEGICH-MCCAIN AMENDMENT FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY IN CROP INSURANCE SUBSIDIES; IMPROVING CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, STRENGTHENING SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT LAWS; INCREASING TRANSPARENCY AND REDUCING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON FDA ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 299, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, to require both houses of Congress to affirmatively approve, and the President to sign, any new major rule before it could become effective H.R. 10, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, to require both houses of Congress to affirmatively approve, and the President to sign, any new major rule before it could become effective S. 1606, the Regulatory Accountability Act, to require agencies, in making rules, to base all preliminary and final determinations on evidence and to consider the legal authority under which rules may be proposed, the specific nature and significance of the problems the agencies may address with the rules, any reasonable alternatives, and the potential costs and benefits associated with such alternatives H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act, to require agencies, in making rules, to base all preliminary and final determinations on evidence and to consider the legal authority under which rules may be proposed, the specific nature and significance of the problems the agencies may address with the rules, any reasonable alternatives, and the potential costs and benefits associated with such alternatives S. 1100, to prohibit the U.S. Government from requiring the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract H.R. 2008, to prohibit the U.S. Government from requiring the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract S. 2219, to require businesses and their top executives to publicly disclosure political contributions H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, provisions restricting government employee attendance at meetings and conferences S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act, provisions restricting government employee attendance at meetings and conferences
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See next page Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 679) Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312) American Shoes for American Servicemembers Act (HR 2955) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 (H.R. 3634) Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (HR 2008) Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs in separate section) Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussions with Congress on AGOA and CAFTA-DR fixes. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussion with White House, USTR, and Commerce on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, Department of Labor, ITC, State, USDA, and various Congressional office on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 1069/HR 2697) SAVE Act (H.R. 2387/S. 1244) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704/HR. 2071) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) (continued on next page) Misc Trade (cont'd) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R. 4348). Discussion with Congress on establishment of Freight policy and high-level freight coordination office. Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Legislation to fix the wool trust fund. A bill to extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572/S. 2011) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1683) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1547) Cantwell-Graham Amendment (Amendment 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011 (HR 2072) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding. Comments to FMC on Containerized Cargo Diversion Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (S. 1443) American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (HR 7) Trade agency reorganization Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 (S. 2215/HR 4221) Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) (continued on next page) Product Safety (cont'd) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, Guatemala labor cases, Bangladesh, and other labor initiatives and reports. Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (S. 1100), and related bills, including appropriations bills containing related amendments. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). NLRB issues in Fiscal Year 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill Discussions with Labor, USTR, Commerce on CAFTA-DR labor petitions and Haiti HOPE II labor report. Small Business Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (HR 1439) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 2275) Discussions with Administration on textile research projects. Issues relating to debt limit. JOBs Act (HR 3606) Small Business Tax Cut Act (HR 9) Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010) Comments with FTC on textile and wool labeling rules. Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Comments to Deficit Reduction Select Committee IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act), S.968 Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) Discussions with Customs on information sharing. (continued on next page) Other Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) DISCLOSE 2012 Act (S. 2219)
Client expense: $185,766 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Support the independent role of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) in the ethics process. Support effective enforcement action by the House Ethics Committee. Oppose S. 194 and other legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System. Support the DISCLOSE Act of 2012, H.R. 4010 and S. 2219. Support Senate Rules reform to make essential reforms on cloture and filibuster procedures and adopt theses changes using current procedures. Oppose legislation to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission. Request investigation into systemic problems at the Federal Election Commission. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Support legislation to improve voter registration and other election reform proposals, including voter registration opportunities through federal agencies. Work to improve voter registration opportunities for all citizens. Support Department of Justice enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), including Section 7. Support improvements in the Election Assistance Commission Biennial Report to Congress. Support The Congressionally Mandated Reports Act. Support online voter registration legislation that is not discriminatory. Support legislation to provide full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Support legislative efforts to provide openess in government and strengthen the Freedom of Information Act. Urge appointment of Election Assistance Commissioners to vacant positions. Urge appointment of commissioners and reform of the Federal Election Commission. Oppose inclusion of any policy riders in legislation that will fund government operations for Fiscal Year 2013. Support ethics, lobbying and transparency rules for the Executive Branch. Urge Attorney General to remedy widespread violations of Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act. Oppose S. 1100, "Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act." Support amendment 1493 to S. 2038, the STOCK Act. Support STOCK Act, S. 2038.
Client expense: $48,144 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/H.R. 2008, Keep Politics Out of Contracting Act of 2012, entire bill; S. Amdt 2060 to S. 1789, To provide transparency, accountability, and limitations of Government sponsored conferences, convention attendance by federal employees
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 and proposed Senate Judiciary amendments to the same H.R. 2008/ S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 2517/ S. 1360, Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4010, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 and various potential amendments pertaining to the False Claims Act to same S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 S. 2219, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act of 2012 P.L. 111-21 General background on the False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation to codify the Executive Order prohibiting federal agencies from using outside contingency counsel as well as putting in place a similar requirement for state AGs/officials enforcing federal law Various issues relating to class action reform and potential legislation for same; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; the doctrine of Federal preemption; campaign finance reform and draft legislation on same; Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; the use of exclusionary authority; the False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act, P.L. 111-21
Client expense: $6,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 H.R.735, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act H.R. 2008 / S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 / S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3634, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 H.R. 4004, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012 H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4171, Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 H.R. 4369, Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012 H.R. 4377, Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2012 H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act H.R. 4607 / S. 2368, Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, including amendments related to the American Community Survey S. 119, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act S. 370, A bill to require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies, and for other purposes S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1736, Acquisition Savings Reform Act of 2011 S. 2169, Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012 S. 2219, Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2012 S. 3079, A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes S. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act Fiscal Year 2013 Interior Appropriations, Buy America policy Potential legislation related to citizen suits Various issues relating to Congressional oversight of the NLRB and DOL (no specific legislation); EPAs study on hydraulic fracturing and drinking water; statistical programs; OMB draft report to Congress regarding costs and benefits of federal regulations; Executive Order 12688
Client expense: $22,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), 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 Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012 CPSC Product Safety Information Database CPSC Testing and Certification of Lead extension CPSC Window Coverings standards DISCLOSE Act E.O. on Political Contributions of Federal Contractors H.J. Res. 98, re. raising debt limit H.R. 10, REINS Act H.R. 2008, S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act H.R. 3010, S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 3068, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 2011 H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2012 H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4607, Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 527, S. 474, Regulatory Flexibility Act Nomination of Marietta Robinson to CPSC S. 2204, Repeal Big Oil Subsidies Act
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Support for the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Employer Use of Criminal Histories to Mitigate Risk & Promote Safety; H.R.3010, Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R.10, Regs from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act; Comments on Proposed 2012 Proxy Voting Policy for Political Spending; H.R.3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees & Settlements Act of 2012; S.1100 and H.R.2008, Keep Politics out of Federal Contracting Act
Client expense: $82,793 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA)
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Lobbying Disclosure Enhancement Act, HR 2339. Lobbying in favor of bill to improve disclosure of lobbyists' activities. The DISCLOSE Act, S. 2219, Lobby in favor of bill to disclose electioneering activities and independent expenditures made by corporations, labor organizations and Super PACs. The Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S. 219. Lobby in favor of bill requiring Senators to electronically file their campaign finance reports. Keep Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act, S. 1100. Lobby in opposition to a bill that would keep secret the money donated to organizations by federal contractors for electioneering purposes. Foreign Agents Registration Act (No bill) Drafting legislation to improve disclosure and timeliness of reports by registered foreign agents.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Support for campaign finance disclosure legislation, S. 3369 DISCLOSE Act of 2012 and H.R. 4010 DISCLOSE 2012 Act. Support for H.R. 414, The Presidential Funding Act of 2011. Support for S. 3312 Presidential Funding Act of 2012. Opposition to legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System including H.R. 359, S. 194, and H.R. 3465. Opposition to proposed balanced budget amendments. Support for the Shareholder Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 2517 and S. 1360. Support for the Presidential Appointments and Streamlining Act of 2011, S. 679. Support for the Clean Up Government Act of 2011, H.R. 2572 and S. 401. Opposition to an amendment in the FY 2011 Spending Bill which would prevent the administration of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Support for a draft Obama Administration Executive Order which would require the disclosure of political spending by government contractors. Opposition to legislation that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors including H.R. 2008 and S. 1100. Opposition to an amendment in the House to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012 that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors and entities bidding for government contracts. Support for strengthening the Federal Election Commission and its regulations. Opposition to amendment (#2214) to the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, S. 3240 that would ban public financing of the national party conventions.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Citizen's United-Constitutional Amendment, S 2219/HR 4010-Disclose Act, (amend the Federal Election Campaign act of 71 to provide for additional disclosures for corporations, labor unions, others), S 1360- Shareholder Protection Act, Regulatory/revolving door reform-Senator Wyden proposal, S 1100- Contractor transparency, S 2038-Implementation of STOCK act, FEC reform, Lobby reform, Govenment ethics, protect OGE, SEC disclosure rulemaking
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S3187, DISCLOSE Act S2219, S219, S1100, Foreign Agents Registration Act, HR2339
Client expense: $27,710 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Support for campaign finance disclosure legislation, S. 2219 DISCLOSE Act of 2012 and H.R. 4010 DISCLOSE 2012 Act. Support for H.R. 414, The Presidential Funding Act of 2011. Opposition to legislation that would repeal the Presidential Public Financing System including H.R. 359, S. 194, and H.R. 3465. Opposition to proposed balanced budget amendments. Support for the Shareholder Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 2517 and S. 1360. Support for the Presidential Appointments and Streamlining Act of 2011, S. 679. Support for the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2011, H.R. 1148 and S. 1871. Support for the Clean Up Government Act of 2011, H.R. 2572 and S. 401. Opposition to an amendment in the FY 2011 Spending Bill which would prevent the administration of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Support for a draft Obama Administration Executive Order which would require the disclosure of political spending by government contractors. Opposition to legislation that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors including H.R. 2008 and S. 1100. Opposition to an amendment in the House to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012 that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors and entities bidding for government contracts. Support for strengthening the Federal Election Commission and its regulations.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 592/ S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 and proposed Senate Judiciary Amendments to same H.R.1540, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, Section 823 of the final conference bill H.R. 2008/ S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 and various potential amendments pertaining to the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733) Proposed legislation to amend the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378) Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation dealing with campaign finance reform Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Nomination and recess appointment of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Various issues relating to class action reform; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; doctrine of Federal preemption; the use of exclusionary authority; Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; campaign finance reform; False Claim Act provisions of P.L. 111-21, the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act
Client expense: $5,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Opposition to legislation that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors including H.R. 2008 and S. 1100. Opposition to an amendment in the House to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012 that would prevent the disclosure of political spending by government contractors and entities bidding for government contracts. Support for strengthening the Federal Election Commission and its regulations.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached sheet Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 679) Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312) American Shoes for American Servicemembers Act (HR 2955) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 (H.R. 3634) Miscellaneous Trade Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, FTZs, and Korea. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, Department of Labor, ITC, State, USDA, and various Congressional office on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 1069/HR 2697) SAVE Act (H.R. 2387/S. 1244) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704/HR. 2071) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Ex-Im Reauthorization, H.R. 2072 Legislation to fix the wool trust fund. A bill to extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. Misc Trade Continued Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572/S. 2011) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1683) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1547) Cantwell-Graham Amendment (Amendment 1836) to JOBs Act (HR 3606) on ExIm Bank funding. Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal entry with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding. Comments to FMC on Containerized Cargo Diversion Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (S. 1443) American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (HR 7) Trade agency reorganization Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 (S. 2215/HR 4221) Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) "Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) "Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) "To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) "Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Other Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, Guatemala labor cases, Bangladesh, and other labor initiatives and reports. Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act), S.968 The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (HR 1439) Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 2275) Issues relating to debt limit. Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (S. 1100), and related bills, including appropriations bills containing related amendments. Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). Comments to Deficit Reduction Select Committee Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010) Comments with FTC on textile and wool labeling rules. JOBs Act (HR 3606) Small Business Tax Cut Act (HR 9)
Client expense: $182,735 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 386 Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2011 H.R 549 Direct the Administrator of the FAA to establish and carry out a program to safely and feasibly address piston engine aircraft emissions H.R. 658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 827 to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan National Airport H.R. 842 Valley-Wide Relief Act of 2011 H.R. 970 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 1034 Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 1079 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 1474 Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2011 H.R. 1540 National Defense Authorization Act for 2012 H.R. 1893 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II H.R. 2008 & S. 1100 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 H.. 2112 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2279 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III H.R. 2434 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2553 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV H.R. 2594 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2644 Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011 H.R. 2677 Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 H.R. 2897 & S.1477 BARR Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3116 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S. 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S. 340 Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act of 2011 S.785 Freedom from Government Competition Act S. 1335 Pilot's Bill of Rights S. 1485 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 S. 1660 American Jobs Act of 2011 Transportation Security Administration General Aviation Security AvGas NextGen ADS-B FCC Decision on Lightsquared and GPS ELT Requirement Through the Fence Operations User Fees Unmanned Aerial Systems - Airspace Use Airman Certification Temporary Flight Restrictions FY12 Budgets for Dept. of Transportation and Dept. of Homeland Security Pilots' License Charitable Flights Debt Limit Negotiations - Corporate Jet Tax President's Job Proposal General Aviation Aircraft Depreciation Military Constructions / Veterans Affairs Appropriations - Veterans benefits to include flight training Availability of iPad in flight FAA Knowledge Tests Control Towers at GA Airports
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 674 Repeal the imposition of the three percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by the government S. 89 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011 S. 1100 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3094 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation, H.R. 3443 - BARN Act - Reform of H2A Visa program, H.R. 674 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities, S. 89 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011, S. 164 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011 H.R. 2273 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H.R. 1705 - Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, H.R.2250, S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, H.R. 3078, S. 1642 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H.R. 3079, S. 1643 - United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H.R. 3080, S. 1642 - United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 2008, S. 1100 - Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to government contracting; insourcing; H.R. 899 To amend title 41, United States code, to extend the sunset date for certain protests under task and delivery order contracts; H.R. 1424 Federal Acquisition Improvement Act of 2011; S. 762 Federal Acquisition Improvement Act of 2011; (continued on next page) H.R. 2146 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 S. 1222 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 H.R. 2008 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 S. 1100 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 S. 1409 Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2011
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R.1540, The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, Section 823 of the final conference bill H.R. 3210, Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act H.R. 592 / S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011 as well as proposed Senate Judiciary transparency amendments to the same H.R. 2008 / S. 1100, Keeping Politics out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 S. 890, Fighting Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Act of 2011 and various potential amendments pertaining to same regarding the False Claims Act Potential legislation similar to S. 1214, Federalism Accountability Act of 1999 (106th Congress) and H.R. 224, Federalism Act of 1999 (106thCongress) Proposed legislation to amend the Lacey Act (16 U.S.C. 3371-3378) Potential legislation dealing with foreign court judgments Potential legislation dealing with the doctrine of Cy Pres Potential modifications to the Rules Enabling Act, ch. 651, Pub.L. 73-415, 48 State. 1064, enacted June 19, 1934, 28 U.S.C. 2072 Draft Executive Order dealing with disclosure of government contractor political activities and contributions Nomination of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Various issues relating to the doctrine of Federal preemption; Legal Services Corporation and budget for same; class action reform; State Attorneys General and their enforcement authority/activities; campaign finance reform and draft legislation of same; issues surrounding the use of exclusionary authority; the False Claims Act provisions of the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act (P.L. 111-21)
Client expense: $5,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 10, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 H.R. 527, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 H.R. 2483, Whistleblower Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3203, Novel Device Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 H.R. 3204, Guidance Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 3205, FDA Renewing Efficiency from Outside Review Management Act of 2011 H.R. 3206, Cultivating Scientific Expertise to Foster Innovation Act H.R. 3207, Modernizing Laboratory Test Standards for Patients Act H.R. 3208, Patients Come First Act H.R. 3209, Premarket Predictability Act H.R. 3211, Humanitarian Device Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 3214, FDA Mission Reform Act H.R. 3230, Keeping America Competitive through Harmonization Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act: H.R. 3634, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 10 / S. 299, REINS Act H.R. 735 / S.119, Government Neutrality in Contracting Act H.R. 2008 / S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 H.R. 2250 / S. 1392, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 H.R. 2309 / S. 1625, Postal Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 2898 / S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 / S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3416 / S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3257 / S.1538, Regulatory Time-Out Act, of 2011 S. 370, A bill to require contractors to notify small business concerns that have been included in offers relating to contracts let by Federal agencies, and for other purposes S. 1720, Jobs Through Growth Act S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Proposed Rule: Importation of Wood Packaging Material From Canada, Docket No. APHIS-2010-0019 Executive Order 12688, Estimating direct and indirect employment impacts of regulations Executive Order 13653, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review Various issues relating to the disclosure of political contributions to participate in the federal procurement process; Congressional oversight of the NLRB and DOL (no specific legislation); statistical programs (need for consistent and timely data to support economic impact analysis of regulation impacts); Interagency Working Group Food Advertising Guidance; FY 2012 Appropriations Legislation Christian Zur - Covered Official Positions: Professional Staff Member, House Armed Services Committee, 1997-2002
Client expense: $14,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
See attached Berry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1.) Discussions with DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry. Berry Amendment Extension Act (HR 679) Department of Defense Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (HR 2312) American Shoes for American Servicebanmembers Act (HR 2955) Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2011 (H.R. 3634) Miscellaneous Trade Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia, and on pending Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement. Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as performance outerwear, footwear, travel goods, Morocco, Andean, Peru, Colombia, Oman, Panama, Haiti, AGOA, CAFTA-DR, Honduras, Thailand, Singapore, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, and Korea. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, Department of Labor, ITC, State, USDA, and various Congressional office on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, and proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and related initiatives. Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. Discussions with USTR, Commerce, and USDA on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). Discussion with Commerce, USTR, and Congressional staff on China, Vietnam, Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin, and trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. Issues related to footwear and clothing freight rates vis-a-vis NMFTA CCSB Discussions relating to China trade practices and currency issues with Commerce, USTR, ITC, US/China Economic and Security Review Commission. Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act of 2011 (S. 1069/HR 2697) SAVE Act (H.R. 2387/S. 1244) United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act (S. 704/HR. 2071) Genuine American Flag Act (HR 474) ON TIME Act (HR 526) To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (HR 622) Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2011 (S. 380) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 639) Free and Fair Trade Act of 2011 (HR 913/S 433) Trade Extenders Act of 2011 (S. 308) Creating American Jobs through Exports Act of 2011 (S. 98) Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (S. 328) Trade Enforcement Priorities Act (S. 708) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement. (S. Res 20) Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 (HR 1122) Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 (HR 1338/S. 371) Discussions on MTB reform possibilities with Congress. Ex-Im Reauthorization, H.R. 2072 Legislation to fix the wool trust fund. Trade continued A bill to extend the temporary duty suspensions on certain cotton shirting fabrics, and for other purposes. Discussions with Congress on making travel goods eligible for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Discussions with Congress on renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (HR 2754) To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes (HR 2493) To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (HR 2832) Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S. 1619) Burma sanctions renewal legislation (HJ Res 66/S.J.Res 17/HJ Res 79/HR 2608) Comments to USDA on cotton fee increases. United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3078/S. 1641) United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3079/S. 1643) United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (HR 3080/S. 1642) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (HR 3312) Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1683) Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (S. 2029) Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 1547) Comments on potential changes for de minimis and informal with respect to Customs. Comments to Customs on Scanning Comments to Congress on improving access to credit and financing, including ExIm Bank reauthorization and SBA funding. Comments to FMC on Containerized Cargo Diversion Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Monitoring issues relating to apparel and footwear safety and product labeling. H.R. 272 A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act Kids Just Want to Ride Act (HR 412) Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601/HR 1127) Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011 (S. 330) Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (HR 1939) Amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement a searchable public consumer safety database which is described in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (HR Amdt 159 to HR 1) Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2011 (S. 69) Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (HR 2401) Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S. 847) Consumer Product Safety Flexibility Act of 2011 (S 1448) To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (HR 2434) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1573) Comments to CPSC on regulatory review Other Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (HR 4) (and related bills). Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, Guatemala labor cases, Bangladesh, and other labor initiatives and reports. Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Privacy related legislation, including Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Provisions relating to implementation of new rules on interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. 493) Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act), S.968 The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 (HR 1439) Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (S. 575/H.R. 1081) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 2275) Issues relating to debt limit. Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (S. 1100), and related bills, including appropriations bills containing related amendments. Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act. (HR 2511) Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) Main Street Fairness Act of 2011 (S.1452) Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 (HR 3179) Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1839) Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094). Comments to Deficit Reduction Select Committee Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (HR 3010)
Client expense: $182,735 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2011 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Issues relating to government contracting; insourcing; H.R. 899 To amend title 41, United States code, to extend the sunset date for certain protests under task and delivery order contracts; H.R. 1424 Federal Acquisition Improvement Act of 2011; S. 762 Federal Acquisition Improvement Act of 2011; (continued on next page) H.R. 2146 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 S. 1222 Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 H.R. 2008 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 S. 1100 Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 S. 1409 Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2011
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 1100/ H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011 (entire bill)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2011 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on IT Acquisition and Management; S. 1660 American Jobs Act, lobbied section 4 on Oppose Buy America Provisions; Lobbied on issues related to cloud computing; specifically promoting the use in government, security issues, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud policies or legislation, and acquisition changes needed to accommodate cloud computing; S. 1100/HR 2008 Keeping Politics out of Contracting, lobbied all section of the bill on contractor reporting; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied section 102 on supply chain assurance; HR 2146 DATA Act, lobbied all portions of the bill on contractor databases; Lobbied on issues pertaining to FCPA debarment and a possible legislative proposal regarding the debarment of violators of the FCPA; Lobbied on issues for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, lobbied all portions of bill in support of proposed provisions of reform; Lobbied on issues pertaining to government procurement; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cyber security and supply chain; Lobbied on issues pertaining to the use of interim rules; Lobbied on issues pertaining to contractor accountability and OMB requirements and OCI; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing and cloud adoption; Lobbied on issues pertaining to liquidated damages and contract guidance and promulgation; Lobbied on issues pertaining to compensation data and use in contract evaluation; Lobbied on issues pertaining to allowable costs and executive compensation;
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)