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2015 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,110,188 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,033,088 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,047,446 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| DE |
| Dean Heller | Republican | NV |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Mark Begich | Democratic | AK |
| Mark Kirk | Republican | IL |
| Mark L. Pryor | Democratic | AR |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Johanns | Republican | NE |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Saxby Chambliss | Republican | GA |
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act H.R. 4763 - Trade Protection Not Troll Protection, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
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)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act; S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013; S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (to strengthen cybersecurity research and development, as well as public awareness); S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013; S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 (to promote Internet-enabled commerce and digital trade); S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill does not create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses); S. 2354 - Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014; S. 2473 - Wireless Innovations Act of 2014 (concerning the commercial use of government held spectrum); S.2505 - The Wi-Fi Innovation Act (concerning unlicensed spectrum use to maximize use of the 5GHz band); S.2588 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; S.2799 -- Satellite Televisions Access and Vierwer Rights Act (concerning the authority of satellite carriers to retransmit certain television broadcast station signals); and S.2781 - Law enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act. General Lobbying on the following issues: Video competition, program access, retransmission consent; Telecommunications Policy Framework; competition; Net Neutrality/Internet Governance [including the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA) concerning Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions]; privacy; data security/breach/ retention; potential legislation to streamline siting permits broadband build out on federal land; issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation that could affect deployment; mobile payments applications and regulation; Telematics, including potential legislation that could affect deployment; and Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 1580 - To Affirm the Policy of the United States Regarding Internet Governance; H.R. 1575 - Kelsey Smith Act (to provide call location from mobile services in emergency situations); H.R. 2739 - Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act of 2013; H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; H.R. 3719 - Video CHOICE Act of 2013; H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act; H.R. 4342 - Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014 (re: Internet domain name system); H.R. 4572 & H.R. 5036/S. 2454 - STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 517 & H.R. 1123 - Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act; S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013; S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013; S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013; S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill does not create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses); S. 2354 - Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014; S. 2473 - Wireless Innovations Act of 2014 (concerning the commercial use of government held spectrum); S. 2476/.H.R. 4880 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act (concerning prioritization of Internet traffic); S.2505 - The Wi-Fi Innovation Act (concerning unlicensed spectrum use to maximize use of the 5GHz band); S.2588 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; S.2799 -- Satellite Televisions Access and Vierwer Rights Act (concerning the authority of satellite carriers to retransmit certain television broadcast station signals); and S.2781 - Law enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act. General Lobbying on the following issues: Video competition, program access, retransmission consent; Telecommunications Policy Framework; competition; interconnection; Net Neutrality/Internet Governance [including the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA) concerning Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions]; privacy; data security/breach/ retention; location based services; LTE deployment; potential legislation to streamline siting permits for broadband build out on federal land; issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation that could affect deployment; mobile payments applications and regulation; Telematics, including potential legislation that could affect deployment; Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees; wireless alerts (in potential emergency situations).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation). H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act (S 2940) Secret Science Reform Act (HR 4012) Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in General Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S 2559/HR 4364) Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 (S 2760) Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 (S 2151) Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S 921) Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S 2505) Digital Spectrum Discussions Cybersecurity Discussions Privacy Principle Discussions Driver Privacy Act (S 1925)
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Distracted Driving; Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921); Administration Highway Bill (The Grow America Act); Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2559); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (HR 4364); Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 2078); Driver Privacy Act (S. 1925); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171); S. 2151.
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 4572, H.R. 5036 & S. 2454 - STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) Reauthorization Act of 2014S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (to strengthen cybersecurity research and development and public awareness) S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 (to promote Internet-enabled commerce and digital trade) S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill doesn't create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses) S. 2473 - Wireless Innovation Act of 2014 (concerning the commercial use of government-held spectrum) S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (concerning unlicensed spectrum use in the 5GHz band to maximize use of the band) S. 2588 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 S. 2799 - Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act (concerning the authority of satellite carriers to retransmit certain television broadcast station signals) S. 2871 - Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (concerning the safeguarding of data stored abroad) Video competition, program access, retransmission consent, regulation Telecommunications policy framework; competition Net neutrality/Internet governance, including the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) concerning Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions Privacy; data security/retention/data breach notification Potential legislation to streamline siting permits for broadband buildout on federal land Issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation Mobile payments applications and regulation Telematics, including potential regulation that could affect deployment Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees
Client expense: $2,970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway ReauthorizationH.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,033,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 780 - Parts Act S. 921 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. H.R. 1663 - Parts Act H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection ActH.R. 4013 -- The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Distracted Driving Guidelines Transportation Reauthorization
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2414 Black Box Privacy Protection Act, all provisions S. 2563 - Improving Driver Safety Act of 2014, all provisions H.R. 1664 - Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2013, all provisions H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection Act, all provisions S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions Issues relating to vehicle to vehicle communications, autonomous vehicles, and DOT proposed transportation bill, House + Senate, all provisions
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Motorcycle Safety, Education, and Awareness; Motorcycle related Research; Distracted Driving; Intelligent Transportation Issues; Motorcycle Only Check Points; Recreational Trails Program; H.R.1861; H.R. 2414; S. 1925; S.2078; S. 2322;
Client expense: $223,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
S. 6586, USA FREEDOM Act. S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014. S. 1925/H.R. 2414, Driver Privacy Act. S. 2536/H.R. 4225, SAVE Act of 2014.S. 2690, Protecting Student Privacy Act of 2014. S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014. H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014. S. 2564, End Trafficking Act of 2014. S. 1193, Data Security Breach Notification Act of 2013. S. 2871, Law Enforcement Access to Data Abroad (LEAD) Act. S. 1353, The Cybersecurity Act of 2013. S. 2521, the FISMA Modernization Act of 2014. S. 2519, National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014. H.R. 2952, the Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement Act. S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Issues related to the automotive manufacturing industry. S.2505, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to connected vehicle technology. S.1925, Driver Privacy Act, issues related to event data recorders (EDRs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5532 Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2014 H.R.4834-GROW AMERICA Act S.2760-Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 HJ Res.124-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R.5654-Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 H.R.612-Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921-The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S.2819-The Raechel & Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act if 2014 H.R.1906/S.880-Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2949-Motor Vehicle Safety Whistle-blower Act S.2398-Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284-Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/H.R.4745-FY-2015 Transportation,Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R.4013-Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.1925-Driver Privacy Act H.R.5755 Safer American Streets Act S.1925-Driver Privacy Act S.2151-Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $62,683 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $193,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 780 - Parts Act S. 921 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. H.R. 1663 - Parts Act H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection ActH.R. 4013 -- The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Distracted Driving Guidelines Transportation Reauthorization
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 4013 To establish a low volume manufacturers program S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act Future legislation related to Electronic Data RecordersDriver Privacy Act, S. 1925 Intelligent transportation systems, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication
Client expense: $950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 1123 & S. 517 - Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition ActH.R. 4572, H.R. 5036 & S. 2454 - STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4880 & S. 2476 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act (concerning prioritization of Internet traffic) S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (to strengthen cybersecurity research and development and public awareness) S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 (to promote Internet-enabled commerce and digital trade) S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill doesn't create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses) S. 2354 - Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014 S. 2473 - Wireless Innovation Act of 2014 (concerning the commercial use of government-held spectrum) S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (concerning unlicensed spectrum use in the 5GHz band to maximize use of the band) S. 2588 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 S. 2799 - Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act (concerning the authority of satellite carriers to retransmit certain television broadcast station signals) S. 2871 - Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (concerning the safeguarding of data stored abroad) Video competition, program access, retransmission consent, regulation Telecommunications policy framework; competition; interconnection Net neutrality/Internet governance, including the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) concerning Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions Privacy; data security/retention/breach; location based services LTE deployment Potential legislation to streamline siting permits for broadband buildout on federal land Issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation Mobile payments applications and regulation Telematics, including potential legislation that could affect deployment Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees Wireless alerts (in potential emergency situations)
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act (S. 2260) Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in General Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S 2559/HR 4364) Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 (S 2760) Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S 921) Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S 2505) Digital Spectrum Discussions Driver Privacy Act (S 1925)
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Distracted Driving; Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921); Administration Highway Bill (The Grow America Act); Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2559); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (HR 4364); Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 2078); Driver Privacy Act (S. 1925); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171); S. 2151.
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitoring legislation, proposals, and adminstrative orders (see addendum) related to federal and/or private sector engagement to address cybersecutity threats and attacks. Provisions related to the protection of critical corporate assets and information from cybersecurity threats and providing liability protections and privacy safeguards for the private sector and consumers.-Executive Orders on "Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity" -H.R. 624, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act" (CISPA) -H.R. 756, "Cyber Security Enhancement Act" -S. 1353, "Cybersecurity Act of 2013" -H.R. 1163, "Federal Information Security Amendments Act" -S. 21, "Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act" -S. 1638, "Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act" -H.R. 1468, "SECURE IT" -S. 1925, "Driver Privacy Protection Act" -H.R. 3696, "National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act"
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
S. 6586, USA FREEDOM Act. S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014. H.R. 3696, National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. S. 1925/H.R. 2414, Driver Privacy Act.S. 1976, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014. S. 2536/H.R. 4225, SAVE Act of 2014. S. 2690, Protecting Student Privacy Act of 2014. S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014. H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014. S. 2564, End Trafficking Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Black Box Privacy Protection Act - H.R. 2414, all provisions Improving Driver Safety Act of 2014 - S. 2563, all provisions Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2013 - H.R. 1664, all provisionsBlack Box Privacy Protection Act - H.R. 2414, all provisions Driver Privacy Act - S. 1925, all provisions Issues relating to vehicle to vehicle communications, autonomous vehicles, and DOT proposed transportation bill, all provisions
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation).S. 2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles H.R. 4733, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions S. 2505, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, all provisions S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, all provisions S. 2151, Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions S. 2760, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S.2615, Hide No Harm Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, all provisions S. 921, Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5. Changes to the FCC rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35 - 5.47 GHz and 5.85 - 5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79; EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA 2010-0053). NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light-duty vehicles (Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0022).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway ReauthorizationH.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,092,665 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions. (Draft legislation) - Safeguarding motor vehicles from cyber-attacks. Late last year Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) asked automakers to describe how vehicles can be protected from cyber security threats and how drivers can be protected from privacy violations. Markey likely will conduct a hearing on these topics and may introduce legislation.
Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Issues related to the automotive manufacturing industry. S.2505, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to connected vehicle technology. S.1925, Driver Privacy Act, issues related to event data recorders (EDRs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5532-Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2014 H.R.4834-GROW AMERICA Act S.2760-Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 HJ Res.124-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5654-Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 H.R.612-Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921-The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R.1906/S.880-Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559-Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2398-Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284-Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/H.R.4745- FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R. 4013-Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.2322-Map-21 Reauthorizing Act H.R.4340-Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 S.1925-Driver Privacy Act S.2151-Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $71,786 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Motorcycle Safety, Education and Awareness; Motorcycle related research; Distracted Driving; Impaired Operation; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Motorcycle related standards, Guidelines and Regulations; Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints; Transportation Grants; Electronic Data Recorders; Surface Transportation Reauthorization: H.R. 1861; H.R. 2414; S. 1925; S. 2078; S. 2322
Client expense: $223,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 1580 - To Affirm the Policy of the United States Regarding Internet Governance; H.R. 1575 - Kelsey Smith Act (to provide call location from mobile services in emergency situations); H.R. 2739 - Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act of 2013; H.R. 3696 - National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013; H.R. 3719 - Video CHOICE Act of 2013; H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act; H.R. 4342 - Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014 (re: Internet domain name system); H.R. 4572 - STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R. 5036 - To amend Title 17 U.S. Code, to extend expiring provisions of STELA (2010); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013; 34eS. 517 & H.R. 1123 - Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act; S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013; S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013; S. 1680 - Consumer Choice in Online Video Act; S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013; S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill does not create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses); and S. 2476/.R. 4880 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act (concerning prioritization of Internet traffic). General Lobbying on the following issues: Video competition, program access, retransmission consent; competition; interconnection/peering; the FCCs Open Internet Order; net neutrality/Internet governance; privacy; data security/breach/ retention; location based services; FCC/FTC jurisdiction LTE deployment Issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation; mobile payments applications and regulation; Telematics, including potential legislation that could affect deployment; Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees; wireless alerts (in potential emergency situations); and E911 Reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 4013 To establish a low volume manufacturers program S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act H.R. 5107, Fuel Choice for Amer5 ican Prosperity and Security Act of 2014.Driver Privacy Act, S. 1925 Intelligent transportation systems, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 921, Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013
Client expense: $1,313,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act (S 2065), Chemicals in Commerce Act (Discussion Draft), Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in General, Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles, Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 (S 2398), Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 (S 2151), Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S 2559/HR 4364), Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S 921), Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S 2505), Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act (S 2378/HR 4711), Driver Privacy Act (S 1925), Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171)
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act H.R. 4763 - Trade Protection Not Troll Protection, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
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)
2014 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 780 - Parts Act S. 921 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. H.R. 1663 - Parts Act H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection ActH.R. 4013 -- The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Distracted Driving Guidelines Transportation Reauthorization
Client expense: $1,699,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R. 2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S. 921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,699,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
Motorcycle Safety, Education and Awareness; Motorcycle-related research; Distracted Driving; Impaired Operation; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Motorcycle-related Standards, Guidelines and Regulations; Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints; Transportation Grants; Electronic Data Recorders; Surface Transportation reauthorization; H.R. 1861; H.R. 2414; S. 1925; S. 2078; S. 2322
Client expense: $223,391 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 1575 - Kelsey Smith Act (to provide call location from mobile services in emergency situations) H.R. 3720 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 4342 - Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014 (re: Internet domain name system)H.R. 4572 - STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 5036 - To amend Title 17, U.S. Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 H.R. 1123 & S. 517 - Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act H.R. 4880 & S. 2476 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act (concerning prioritization of Internet traffic) S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 607 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 S. 1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 1379 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 (to promote Internet-enabled commerce and digital trade) S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act (to ensure the bill doesn't create unintentional consequences on legitimate data uses) Video competition, program access, retransmission consent, regulation Telecommunications policy framework; competition; interconnection/peering Net neutrality/Internet governance, including the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) concerning Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions Privacy; data security/retention/breach; location based services; FCC/FTC jurisdiction LTE deployment Issues associated with cloud services and potential regulation Mobile payments applications and regulation Telematics, including potential legislation that could affect deployment Spectrum policy/holdings/allocations/auctions/fees Wireless alerts (in potential emergency situations) E911 reform
Client expense: $3,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921 The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Save Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R.1906/S.880 Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2398 Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284 Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/HR 4745 FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R. 4013 Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.2322 Map-21 Reauthorizing Act H.R. 4340 Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 S.1925 Driver Privacy Act S.2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $72,399 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921 The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Save Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R.1906/S.880 Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2398 Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284 Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/HR 4745 FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R. 4013 Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.2322 Map-21 Reauthorizing Act H.R. 4340 Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 S.1925 Driver Privacy Act S.2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $72,399 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Distracted Driving; Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921); Administration Highway Bill (The Grow America Act); Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2559); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (HR 4364); Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 2078); Driver Privacy Act (S. 1925); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171); S. 2151.
Client expense: $2,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation).H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 4361, Sunshine In Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151, Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. H.R. 4013, Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufactures Act, all provisions. Changes to the Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35 - 5.47 GHz and 5.85 - 5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5. NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (Docket Nos. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA 2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light-duty vehicles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S.1925, Driver Privacy Act S.878, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 S.2151, Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2398, Automaker Accountability Act of 2014S.2364, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2014 H.R.4156, Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 H.R.4364, Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2013 H.R.1150, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013 H.R.1844, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 H.R.4078, ITIN Reform Act of 2014 Issues related to the confirmation of CPSC commissioners Issues related to airline consumer protection and safety Issues related to auto and product safety Issues related to location accuracy for 911 calls Issues related to voluntary remedial actions and mandatory arbitration clauses Issues related to legally binding recalls Issues related to international consumer protections Issues related to NHTSA distracted driving guidelines
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)