Buy Smarter and Save Act of 2013
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Issues relating to the reduction of waste and inefficiency in the federal government; H.R. 310, S. 124, No Budget, No Pay Act; H.R. 1869, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013; S. 554, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act;H.R. 2506, S. 1231, Duplication Elimination Act; H.R. 2694, S. 1304, Buy Smarter and Save Act; H.R. 2686 , S. 1321, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress list the current fiscal year spending level for each proposed program and a separate amount for any proposed spending increases, and for other purposes; H.R. 2590, 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act; S.1296, Servicemember's Electronic Health Records Act of 2013; H.R. 2643, Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2013; H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013; S. 1308, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities; H.R. 2675, Government Transformation Act; S. 1297, Government Transformation Act of 2013
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Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues relating to the reduction of waste and inefficiency in the federal government; H.R. 310, S. 124, No Budget, No Pay Act; H.R. 1869, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013; S. 554, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act;H.R. 2506, S. 1231, Duplication Elimination Act; H.R. 2694, S. 1304, Buy Smarter and Save Act; H.R. 2686 , S. 1321, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress list the current fiscal year spending level for each proposed program and a separate amount for any proposed spending increases, and for other purposes; H.R. 2590, 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act; S.1296, Servicemember's Electronic Health Records Act of 2013; H.R. 2643, Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2013; H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013; S. 1308, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities; H.R. 2675, Government Transformation Act; S. 1297, Government Transformation Act of 2013
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Defense
General issues related to procurement and defense information systems. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. HR 2216 Military/Veterans Appropriations Bill; issues related to veteran's health records. H.R. 2397 Defense Appropriations Bill; issues related to DOD Health Records.
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. General cybersecurity issues related to DHS. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. S. 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, DOD. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · second_quarter · Intelligence
General intelligence community budget issues. Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 756 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Issues relating to the reduction of waste and inefficiency in the federal government; H.R. 310, S. 124, No Budget, No Pay Act; H.R. 1869, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013; S. 554, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act;H.R. 2506, S. 1231, Duplication Elimination Act; H.R. 2590, 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act; H.R. 2694, S. 1304, Buy Smarter and Save Act; H.R. 2686 , S. 1321, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress list the current fiscal year spending level for each proposed program and a separate amount for any proposed spending increases, and for other purposes; S.1296, Servicemember's Electronic Health Records Act of 2013; H.R. 2643, Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2013; H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013; S. 1308, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities; H.R. 2675, Government Transformation Act; S. 1297, Government Transformation Act of 2013
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Defense
General issues related to procurement and defense information systems. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. HR 2216 Military/Veterans Appropriations Bill; issues related to veteran's health records. (Cont.)H.R. 2397 Defense Appropriations Bill; issues related to DOD Health Records.
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Intelligence
General intelligence community budget issues. Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement. H.R. 3361 and S. 1599 USA Freedom Act; entire bills.
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Procurement, security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. General cybersecurity issues related to DHS. S. 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. S.1353 The Cybersecurity Act of 2013; entire bill. (Continued on next page)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, DOD. H.R. 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · third_quarter · Small Business
FY2014 Appropriations, Small Business Saturday, Small Business Tax Reform, Intellectual Property and Trade, S. 1188, S. 1304, H.R. 2575, H.R. 2694
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. General cybersecurity issues related to DHS. S. 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. (Continued on next page)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, DOD. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. House draft legislation, National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1353 The Cybersecurity Act of 2013; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · third_quarter · Intelligence
General intelligence community budget issues. Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement. (Continued on next page.)Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · third_quarter · Defense
General issues related to procurement and defense information systems. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. HR 2216 Military/Veterans Appropriations Bill; issues related to veteran's health records. (Cont.)H.R. 2397 Defense Appropriations Bill; issues related to DOD Health Records.
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 310, S. 124, No Budget, No Pay Act; H.R. 1869, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013; S. 554, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act; H.R. 2506, S. 1231, Duplication Elimination Act;H.R. 2694, S. 1304, Buy Smarter and Save Act; H.R. 2686 , S. 1321, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress list the current fiscal year spending level for each proposed program and a separate amount for any proposed spending increases, and for other purposes; H.R. 2590, 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act; S.1296, Servicemember's Electronic Health Records Act of 2013; H.R. 2643, Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2013; H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013; S. 1308, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities; H.R. 2675, Government Transformation Act; S. 1297, Government Transformation Act of 2013
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.CON.RES.25; S.CON.RES.8; HR 26; HR 56; HR 57; HR 58; HR 59; HR 107; HR 219; HR 237; HR 249; HR 273; HR 517; HR 568; HR 593; HR 824; HR 933; HR 950; HR 1780; HR 1795; HR 1960; HR 2347; HR 2410; HR 2216; HR 2609; HR 2610; HR 2786; S 18; S 465; S 724; S 785; S 799; S 1243; S 1244; S 1245; S 1284; S 1304; S 1371; S 1429;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 310, S. 124, No Budget, No Pay Act; H.R. 1869, Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2013; S. 554, Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act; H.R. 2506, S. 1231, Duplication Elimination Act;H.R. 2694, S. 1304, Buy Smarter and Save Act; H.R. 2686 , S. 1321, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress list the current fiscal year spending level for each proposed program and a separate amount for any proposed spending increases, and for other purposes; H.R. 2590, 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act; S.1296, Servicemember's Electronic Health Records Act of 2013; H.R. 2643, Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2013; H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2013; S. 1308, A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities; H.R. 2675, Government Transformation Act; S. 1297, Government Transformation Act of 2013
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. General cybersecurity issues related to DHS. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. S. 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. (Continued on next page)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, DOD. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · second_quarter · Intelligence
General intelligence community budget issues. Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 756 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. (Continued on next page.)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · second_quarter · Defense
General issues related to procurement and defense information systems. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. HR 2216 Military/Veterans Appropriations Bill; issues related to veteran's health records. (Cont.)H.R. 2397 Defense Appropriations Bill; issues related to DOD Health Records.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · first_quarter · Intelligence
General intelligence community budget issues. Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 756 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. (Continued on next page.)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Security, standards and global competiveness in IT software, hardware and services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. General cybersecurity issues related to DHS. S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; entire bill. S. 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.884 Deter Cyber Theft Act; entire bill. (Continued on next page)H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, DOD. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2013 · first_quarter · Defense
General issues related to procurement and defense information systems. H.R.1960, S.1304, S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain, international cybersecurity, information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. HR 2216 Military/Veterans Appropriations Bill; issues related to veteran's health records. (Cont.)H.R. 2397 Defense Appropriations Bill; issues related to DOD Health Records.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)