Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP); U.S.-E.U. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Negotations; Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 3830, S.1900); Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act; H.R. 1314 Trade Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trans-Pacific Partnership; Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership S. 1900 (Bi-Partisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); Trade Promotion Authority (H.R. 1314).

Client expense: $58,106 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP); U.S.-E.U. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Negotations; Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 3830, S.1900); Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act; H.R. 1314 Trade Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act H.R. 4800 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust and country-of-original labeling provisions S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act S. 2389 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust provision

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying on aviation safety.

Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Free Trade Agreements: - Intellectual Property and Transparency Provisions - Free Trade Agreements Access to Medicines Issues Global Health Issues India and Canada IP and market Access Issues Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA Sub-standards Medicines Quality of Medicines Global Intellectual Property Issues Including: - Trade Promotion Authority - Trans-pacific Partnership - Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership HR3830/S1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 International Market Access and Intellectual Property Issues Biopharmaceutical Innovation Policies

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trans-Pacific Partnership; Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership S. 1900 (Bi-Partisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); Trade Promotion Authority (H.R. 1314).

Client expense: $57,960 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP); U.S.-E.U. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Negotations; Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 3830, S.1900); Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act; H.R. 1314 Trade Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act H.R. 4800 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust and country-of-original labeling provisions S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act S. 2389 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust provision

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Free Trade Agreements: - Intellectual Property and Transparency Provisions - Free Trade Agreements Access to Medicines Issues Global Health Issues India and Canada IP and market Access Issues Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA Sub-standards Medicines Quality of Medicines Global Intellectual Property Issues Including: - Trade Promotion Authority - Trans-pacific Partnership - Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership HR3830/S1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 International Market Access and Intellectual Property Issues Biopharmaceutical Innovation Policies

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Free Trade Agreements: - Intellectual Property and Transparency Provisions - Free Trade Agreements Access to Medicines Issues Global Health Issues India and Canada IP and market Access Issues Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA Sub-standards Medicines Quality of Medicines Global Intellectual Property Issues Including: - Trade Promotion Authority - Trans-pacific Partnership - Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership HR3830/S1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 International Market Access and Intellectual Property Issues Biopharmaceutical Innovation Policies

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S.1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 H.R.3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Trans-Pacific Partnership; Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership S. 1900 (Bi-Partisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); Trade Promotion Authority (H.R. 1314).

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

H.R. 2087/S. 1133 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-17-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 07-17-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. H.R. 1195 (Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act); amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Lobbying with regard to mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home residency contracts.

Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP); U.S.-E.U. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Negotations; Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 3830, S.1900); Trade Promotion Authority Legislation; Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act; H.R. 1314 Trade Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act H.R. 4800 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust and country-of-original labeling provisions S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act S. 2389 - FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act - GIPSA livestock antitrust provision

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Free Trade Agreements: - Intellectual Property and Transparency Provisions - Free Trade Agreements Access to Medicines Issues Global Health Issues India and Canada IP and market Access Issues Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA Sub-standards Medicines Quality of Medicines Global Intellectual Property Issues Including: - Trade Promotion Authority - Trans-pacific Partnership - Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership HR3830/S1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 International Market Access and Intellectual Property Issues Biopharmaceutical Innovation Policies

Client expense: $2,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trans Pacific Partnership -- working with USTR through the negotiation process to promote strong textile rules in the TPP; H.R. 3830, S.1900: Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnershiip (TTIP); S. 1136, Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013; Reauthorization of The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trans Pacific Partnership -- working with USTR through the negotiation process to promote strong textile rules in the TPP; H.R. 3830, S.1900: Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnershiip (TTIP); S.995, HR1890 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA); S.892 Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) -- Customs Reauthorization; S. 1136, Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 820, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 433, Currency Undervaluation Investigation Act S. 891, Leveling the Playing Field Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 166, Preventing Recurring Trade Evasion and Circumvention (PROTECT) Act (113th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3830 / S. 1900, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 Promoting strong trade remedy laws and enforcement including WTO dispute settlement; Trade Promotion Authority; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Import surge; Foreign export restraints on scrap; Disciplines on state-owned enterprises; promoting enhanced enforcement of trade remedy orders by government agencies

Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Promotion of issues that facilitate digital trade including intermediary liability, fair use, and cross border data flows; Trade Promotion Authority and Transatlantic Trade Investment and Partnership; H.R. 3830/S. 1900, Bi-Partisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) H.R. 3830 -- Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 S. 1900 -- Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) Expansion of WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA) Trade preference programs (GSP, AGOA) Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) Customs classification and administration issues in the European Union Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Customs Reauthorization H.R. 597 -- Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act H.R. 1031 -- Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015 S.662(113th) -- Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 H.R.3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Trans-Pacific Partnership; Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership S. 1900 (Bi-Partisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; Foreign Trade Zone applications.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and servicemember contracts for consumer products. S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999/H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R.__ (TSCA Modernization Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 04-17-2015; provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act); makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitration to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 1098 (Investor Choice Act of 2015); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between then arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 544/H.R. 1040 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2015); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products. S. 852 (A Voice for Victims Act); provides that employment-related arbitration agreements shall not be enforceable with respect to any claim related to a tort arising out of rape.

Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP); U.S.-E.U. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Negotations; Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (H.R. 3830, S.1900); Trade Promotion Authority Legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

General Trade, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Trade in International Services Agreement (TISA), Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (HR 3830/ S 1900)

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (P.L. No. 112-41 - United States-Korea Free Trade Implementation Act), regarding all provisions, particularly those relating to the automotive sector. U.S.-Korea trade, U.S. policy towards Korea, and U.S. trade policy, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, all provisions.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to Liquefied Natural Gas Export Policy; H.R. 3830/S. 1900-Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act;H.R. 4155-Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act; H.R. 2771-Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; S. 192-Expedited Liquefied Natural Gas for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 2096-Freedom Through Energy Export Act; SAMDT2891 to H.R. 3979-Energy Security Act; S. 2274-A bill to expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas, and for other purposes; S. 2494-Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Export Import Bank; S. 2638-Natural Gas Export Certainty Act of 2014.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas; H.R. 3301-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act;S. 1768-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 1900-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act; H.R. 1616/S. 1392-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 641-Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 1943-Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane); S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 2170/H.R. 4286-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014; S. 1767-Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 4338-To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes; H.R. 2836-Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology; Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER); H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; Issues related to workforce development in the oil and gas sector; H.R. 3301/S. 2823-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 2-American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 4526-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014; S. 2274-A bill to expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas, and for other purposes; S. 2494-Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 4899-Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act of 2014 and related legislation; H.R. 4155-Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act; S. 2440-BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; H.R. 3830/S. 1900-Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; H.R. 2771-Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; S. 192-Expedited Liquefied Natural Gas for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 2096-Freedom Through Energy Export Act; SAMDT2891 to H.R. 3979-Energy Security Act; S. 2638-Natural Gas Export Certainty Act of 2014.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance. S. 1900, HR 3830 - Monitored the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

Client expense: $135,164 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights Issues related to miscellaneous tariff bills Issues related to trade negotiations for Trans-Pacific Partnerships and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment partnerships. S. 1900 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill H.R.3830 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill

Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights Issues related to miscellaneous tariff bills Issues related to trade negotiations for Trans-Pacific Partnerships and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment partnerships. S. 1900 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill H.R.3830 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Issues related to Intellectual Property Rights Issues related to miscellaneous tariff bills Issues related to trade negotiations for Trans-Pacific Partnerships and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment partnerships. S. 1900 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill H.R.3830 Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trade negotiations relating to Trans-Pacific Partnership S. 1900, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 H.R. 3830, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Issues relating to the implementation of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement Issues relating to US-China trade relations H.R. 4278, Ukraine Support Act Issues relating to Russia sanctions

Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR3830/S1900, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, entire bill.

Client expense: $19,694 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

S. 1331 A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (Generalized System of Preferences); H.R. 3830 and S. 1900 International Trade (Geographic Indications); H.R. 3830 and S. 1900 Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (Trade Promotion Authority); International Trade (Customs and Border Protection Reauthorization); Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling MCOOL (Dispute Resolution); Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (Sanitary, Phytosanitary Standards SPS, Tariff Rate Quotas)

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 3830, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, entire bill. S.1900, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, entire bill. Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement, all. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership trade agreement, all. Threatened US trade litigation in World Trade Organization against India (regarding renewable energy subsidies).

Client expense: $10,676 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3830/S. 1900, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act, entire bill.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H.R. 2709 and S. 1331, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences; H.R. 3830 and S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; issues relating to a WTO Environmental Goods Agreement (no specific legislation); issues relating to flavoring standards in TransPacific Partnership and a TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (no specific legislation); issues relating to sanctions on Russia; support for WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement; issues relating to Country of Origin Labeling provisions to bring U.S. into compliance with WTO rules

Client expense: $2,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trans-Pacific Partnership EU-US Trade negotiations Trade Promotion Authority "Fast Track", S 1900 and HR 3830 S. 2964 - TAA

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Trans-Pacific Partnership EU-US Trade negotiations Trade Pomotion Authority, S. 1900 and HR 3830

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) EU-US trade negotiations Trade Promotion Authority, S 1900 and HR 3830

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

S 1114: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2013. Issue: Currency manipulation in the international market place. HR 3830/S 1900: Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014. Issue: Trade Promotion Authority and the reduction or elimination of tariff or nontariff barriers. HR 4429: Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the subpart F foreign personal holding company income exemption for income that is derived in the active conduct of a banking, financing, or similar business, as a securities dealer, or in the conduct of an insurance business. Issue: related to the subpart F exception for active financing income

Client expense: $1,273,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE