Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

General text: Science and technology funding and program direction for the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Department of Defense. Specific topics/Bills: H.R. 4186, the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act; H.R. 4869, the Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014; H.R.4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R.4660 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, S.2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R.4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015, H.R. 4435 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, S.2410 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

Client expense: $42,875 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

H.R. 83; Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. H.R. 575; Second Amendment Protection Act of 2013, Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should not adopt any treaty that poses a threat to national sovereignty or abridges the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, such as the right to bear arms, and should cease the provision of financial support to any entity that does so. H.R. 577, H.R. 602 & S. 572; Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. H.R. 751; Protect America's Schools Act of 2013, A bill to make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2013. H.R. 1290; A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R. 1565; Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013, A bill to protect Second Amendment Rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process. H.R. 3689; Second Amendment Enforcement Act, To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. H.R. 3717; Helping Families in Mental health Crisis Act of 2013, A bill to overhaul the mental health system. H.R. 3933; Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 214, To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property from the estate. H.R. 4380; Gun Confiscation and Registration Prevention Act, A bill that prohibits any of the funds made available through the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 or the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program from being provided to any jurisdiction which: (1) maintains a registry of gun ownership, or (2) conducts a program of gun confiscation directed at any firearm which is not prohibited by federal law or any group of persons who are not prohibited from possessing a firearms under federal law. H.R. 4660 & S. 2437; FY15 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations Bill. H.R. 4783; Promoting Healthy Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014, A bill to protect individuals by strengthening the Nation's mental health infrastructure, improving the understanding of violence, strengthening firearm prohibitions and protections for at-risk individuals, and improving and expanding the reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R. 5013; FY15 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill. H.CON.RES.23; Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade. S. 1337 & H.R. 4946; Crime Gun Tracing Act, A bill to promote the tracing of firearms used in crimes, and for other purposes. S. 1599 & H.R. 3361; USA Freedom Act, To reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes. S. 2445 & S. 2437; Pause for Safety Act of 2014, A bill to provide family members and close associates of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.CON.RES.7; A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the united Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade. S.J.Res. 19, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 83; Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. H.R. 137 & S. 374; Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013/Protecting Responsible Gun Sellers Act of 2013, A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale. H.R. 329; Strengthening Background Checks Act of 2013, Amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to require each state, for each fiscal year after a two-year period after this Act's enactment. H.R. 449; Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2013, To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R. 1883; Secure Firearms Act of 2013, Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a deduction, up to $1,200 in any taxable year, for the cost of secure gun storage or safety devices for the securing of firearms. H.R. 2247; Collectible Firearms Protection Act, Amends the Arms Export Control Act to allow the importation of certain firearms listed as curios or relics into the United States by a licensed importer without the requirement of an authorization from or payment to the Department of State or the Department of Defense (DOD) upon certification to the Attorney General that such firearms are lawfully possessed under the laws of the exporting country. H.R. 3018: Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act of 2013, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax and special occupational tax in respect of firearms and to increase the transfer tax on any other weapon, and for other purposes. H.R. 3979; To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R.4135; Firearm Importation Fairness Act of 2014, To clarify the standard required for the importation of sporting arms into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 4660 & S. 2437; FY15 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. H.R. 4749; To modify the definition of "antique firearm", A bill to amend U.S. Code to modify the definition of an "antique firearm" to the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement. H.R. 4986; End Operation Choke Point Act of 2014, To amend certain banking statutes in response to Operation Choke Point. H.R. 4870; FY15 Defense Appropriations Bill. S. 649; Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013, A bill to ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale and for other purposes. S. 2410; Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 83; Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. H.R. 578; Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2013, Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, who is entitled and not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence or who is carrying a valid state license or permit to carry a concealed weapon, and who is carrying a government-issued photographic identification document, to carry a concealed handgun (which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. H.R. 2408; A bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifle and shotguns. H.R. 2541; Police Officers Protecting Children Act, A bill to allow certain off-duty law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm to protect children in a school zone. H.R. 2959; National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2013, To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State. H.R. 3199; Safe Military Bases Act, To safeguard military and civilian personnel on military bases by repealing bans on military personnel carrying firearms, and for other purposes. H.R. 3335; Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, dealers, or collectors (licensees) to sell or deliver any firearm (currently, rifles or shotguns) to a resident of a state other than the state in which the licensee is located or temporarily located if the licensee meets with the purchaser to complete the sale or delivery and the transaction complies with the laws of the state in which the transfer is conducted and the purchaser's state of residence; and (2) eliminate the requirement that a licensee must conduct business at a gun show only in the state that is specified on the licensee's license. H.R. 4405; Preventing Gun Violence Act, A bill that amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the trafficking in or possession of a firearm by a person who has been adjudicated of committing a violent juvenile act. H.R. 4660 & S. 2437; FY15 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. S. 729; Disarm Criminals and Protect Communities Act, A bill to protect law abiding citizens by preventing criminals from obtaining firearms. S. 1908; Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2014, Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, who is entitled and not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence or who is carrying a valid state license or permit to carry a concealed weapon, and who is carrying a government-issued photographic identification document, to carry a concealed handgun (which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. S. 1290; Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2013, A bill that amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to revise the definition of:(1)"intimate partner" to include a dating partner and any other person similarly situated to a spouse who is protected by the domestic or family violence laws of the state or tribal jurisdiction in which the injury occurred or where the victim resides; and (2)"misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include the use or attempted use of physical force or a deadly weapon by a current or former intimate partner. Prohibits:(1) the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking; and (2) the shipment or possession of a firearm or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce, or the receipt of a firearm or ammunition that has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce, by an individual who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking. S.2483 & S. 4906; Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to FY 15 appropriations for science and engineering research and education at agencies including HHS, NIH, DOD, DOE, ED (research and student aid), NSF, NASA and NEH H.R. 4923/S. xxxx, the FY 15 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E as well as the Energy Frontier Research Centers and Energy Innovation Hubs H.R. 4660/S. 2437, the FY 15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF, NASA and STEM education programs; issues related to amendments that would reduce funding for NSF or for social science in particular H.R. 4870/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA; potential amendments to House bill that would affect funding levels for those programs H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for federal student aid programs including Pell Grants and campus-based aid programs, Title VI international education programs and the Institute of Education Sciences; NIH; AHRQ H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Interior Appropriations Act - issues related to funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities S.2658, the Accelerating Biomedical Research Act - provisions related to funding opportunities for the NIH General provisions related to the outlook for FY 16 funding for science and engineering research and education at agencies including HHS, NIH, DOD, DOE, ED (research and student aid), NSF, NASA and NEH

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA STEM education and behavioral and social science research. S. xxx, the America COMPETES Act reauthorization - provisions related to the reauthorization of NSF, NIST, DOEs Office of Science, ARPA-E and other STEM related issues H.R. 4186, the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act - provisions related to authorization levels, length of authorization, authorization levels for directorates, open access, impact on peer review system, and other provisions H.R. 5031 - A bill to define STEM education to include computer science, and to support existing STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5035 - A bill to reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5056 - A bill to improve the efficiency of Federal research and development, and for other purposes - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5029 - A bill to provide for the establishment of a body to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and technology enterprise and support United States foreign policy goals - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 4923/S. xxxx, the FY 15 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 4660/S. 2437, the FY 15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF, NASA and STEM education programs H.R. 4870/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx, the DOE R&D Act - provisions related to Office of Science and ARPA-E as well as DOE research overall H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act - provisions related to public reporting of scientific data H.R. 2981, the Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act (TRANSFER) Act - provisions related to advanced manufacturing H.R. 4438/S. xx, the American Research and Competitiveness Act - provisions that would simplify and make permanent the R&D tax credit S. 1347, the Conference Accountability Act - provisions that would restrict the ability of federal contractor scientists and engineers to participate in scientific and technical conferences Issues related to FAA regulations on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems for research and other academic purposes General funding opportunities within the research portfolio of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Security, standards and global competitiveness in IT software, hardware, services and online services; roles of government agencies and industry in these issues. Issues related to online protection of intellectual property, and network and customer data. General issues related to privacy of consumer data. Issues related to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. S.607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1353 The Cybersecurity Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 1852 Email Privacy Act; entire bill. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. H.R. 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013; entire bill. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 draft bill; entire bill. H.R. 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; entire bill. H.R. 4660 and S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; section 515.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Defense, Appropriations, Homeland Security and Intelligence: general issues. General issues regarding information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. H.R. 4660 and S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; section 515. H.R. 4435 and S. 2410 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015; issues regarding cybersecurity, product assurance, supply chain and international cybersecurity. H.R. 4870 Defense Appropriation Bill; issues pertaining to electronic health records. H.R. 4486 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations; issues pertaining to electronic health records.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

General issues regarding government procurement policy. General issues related to IT procurement. Matters surrounding cybersecurity and procurement. General issues regarding information technology procurement, DOD and VA Health Records. Executive Order 13636 Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity; implementation of entire order. H.R. 2810 Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013; issues related to interoperability of health records, CMS data and telemedicine. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 draft bill; entire bill. H.R. 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; entire bill. H.R. 4660 and S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; section 515. H.R. 4870 Defense Appropriation Bill; issues pertaining to electronic health records. H.R. 4486 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations; issues pertaining to electronic health records.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

P.L 113-235/H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF and plant science research. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 83, FY 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4800, S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, health care, and education. P.L. 113-164/ H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, Issues pertaining to federal research, and development.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H. 4870, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015, Title IV, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems. H.R. 4660 / S. 2437, Commerce, Justice Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Title I, all provisions relating to space satellite weather systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations to fund the FDA implementation of compounding pharmacy regulations. H.R. 4800 and S. 2437.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to scientific, technical, and medical publishing. H.R. 4800 / S. 2389 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4660 / S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. H.R. 4903 / S. 2534, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. H.R. 5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services appropriations. H.R. 83, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

HR 83, FY2015 Omnibus Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) S.2437 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) S.607 Electronic Communications Privacy Amendment Act of 2013 (entire bill)H.R. 1852 Email Privacy Act (entire bill) S. 2871 Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act of 2014 (Entire bill) H.R. 3309 Innovation Act (Entire bill) S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act (Entire bill) S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (Entire bill) S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act (Entire bill) H. R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (Entire Bill) S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 1843 FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 3361 USA FREEDOM Act (Entire bill) S. 1599 USA FREEDOM Act (Entire bill) S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2014 (Entire bill) H.R. 4291 FISA Transparency and Modernization Act (Entire bill) S. 1631 FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2014 (Parts of bill related to cybersecurity) S. 1034 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2014 (Parts of bill related to Cybersecurity) S. 2588 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 2521 Federal Information Systems & Modernization Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S.2354 Cyber Workforce Enhancement (Entire bill) H.R. 5793 Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014 S. 2519 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 1788 Digital Trade Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act (Entire Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 83, FY2015 Omnibus Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) S.2437 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (provisions related to Justice Department funding for Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty reform) S.607 Electronic Communications Privacy Amendment Act of 2013 (entire bill)H.R. 1852 Email Privacy Act (entire bill) S. 2871 Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act of 2014 (Entire bill) H.R. 3309 Innovation Act (Entire bill) S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act (Entire bill) S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (Entire bill) S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act (Entire bill) H. R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (Entire Bill) S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 1843 FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 3361 USA FREEDOM Act (Entire bill) S. 1599 USA FREEDOM Act (Entire bill) S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2014 (Entire bill) H.R. 4291 FISA Transparency and Modernization Act (Entire bill) S. 1631 FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2014 (Parts of bill related to cybersecurity) S. 1034 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2014 (Parts of bill related to Cybersecurity) S. 2588 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 2521 Federal Information Systems & Modernization Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S.2354 Cyber Workforce Enhancement (Entire bill) H.R. 5793 Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014 S. 2519 National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S. 1788 Digital Trade Act of 2013 (Entire bill) H.R. 4438 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 (Entire bill) S 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act (Entire Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Appropriations for FY15 and FY16, especially NOAA funding generally as well as lines within NOAA such as Regional Coastal Resilience Grants (Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bills [H.R.4660, S.2437]). Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 [H.R.83]

Client expense: $46,163 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Appropriations for FY15 and FY16, especially NOAA funding generally as well as lines within NOAA such as Regional Coastal Resilience Grants (Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bills [H.R.4660, S.2437]). Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 [H.R.83]

Client expense: $46,163 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HJ res 124 Continuing Appropriations 2015 HR 4870 FY 2015 Defense Appropriations Act HR 4745, S 2438 FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act HR 4660, S 2437 FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act HR 4800, S 2389 FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Act HR 5171 FY 2015 Interior Environment Appropriations Act H Con Res 96 FY 2015 Budget Resolution HR 83 Public Law 113-235: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

Client expense: $29,967 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 30/S 242, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act - public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act - entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 - entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act - entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - entire bill S. 822, the Justice For All Act - entire bill H.R,. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization - provisions relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, the 2013 Farm Bill - pest detection; speciality crops H.R. 1014, exempting miliary technicians from sequestration - entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization - entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 1318/S. 1307, the PROMISE Act - entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act - entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act - entire bill S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act - entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 - entire bill S. 1738/H.R. 3530, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Blackhawk Helicopters for National Guard H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act - entire bill S. 1690/H.R. 3465, Second Chance Act Reauthorization Act - entire bill FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act - entire bill. S. 2758, the C-130 Modernization Act - entire bill H.R. 2785, Military Reserve Jobs Act - entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act H.R. 3090/S. 1019, Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - entire bill H.R. 3923, to expand the authority of child protection agencies to access the national crime information databases - entire bill H.R. 4271, the Increasing Jobs Through Trade Act - entire bill H.R. 4285, the PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2014 - entire bill H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act - BRAC Cuts; National Guard Funding; Title 32 status for Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) missions; other County DoD-related priorities. H.R. 4660/S.2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations - funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - CDBG, Section 8, HOME Investment Partnerships, homeless assistance, HOPWA, Elderly Housing, Airport Improvement Program H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R.4868, the Moving to Work Expansion Act of 2014 - entire bill H.R. 4870, FY 2015 DoD Appropriations bill - Funding for UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization Program H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Salton Sea Restoration Project FY 2015 Interior Appropriations - Section 6, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund; Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations - funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program, MMRS, DMAT, MCH, Ryan White Title I, TB Control, family planning, substance abuse block grants, preventative health, nutrition services for older Americans, Federally Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA), LSTA, Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants EB-5 Visa Program reform HUD Moving to Work program MAP 21- Reauthorization Tax Exempt status of Municipal bonds Trans-Pacific Partnership - support for continued progress on negotiation and ratification by Congress

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act - public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act - entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act - entire bill . 601, the Water Resources Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization - provisions relating to local boards S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act - entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act - entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act - entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act - entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act - entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization - entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act - entire bill S. 1738, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act - entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act - provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act - entire bill H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act - entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - entire bill. H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians - entire bill H.R. 4165, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act - entire bill H.R. 4660/S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations - funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations - Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach FY 2015 Interior Appropriations - Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools; reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations - funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants Surface Transportation Legislation Reauthorization - program funding, highway bridges, pavement preservation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Commerce & Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provision related NASA, Science, Aeronautics & Exploration for FY15 (H.R.4660 / S.2437)

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

FY15 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4870 / S.1429), specifically Air Force Research Development Test & Evaluation; Defense Wide RDT&E, Air Force Procurement; all provisions related to missile defense, military space & Navy target; National Defense Authorization Act for FY15 (H.R.4435 / S.2410) - Department of Commerce & Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provision related NASA, Science, Aeronautics & Exploration for FY15 (H.R.4660 / S.2437)

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act - local government impacts S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 307/S. 242, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act - public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act - entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act - entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization - provisions relating to local boards S. 822/H.R. 4165, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act - entire bill H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural H.R. 935/S. 802, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act - Pesticide regulation S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act - entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 - entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act - entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act - entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act - entire bill S. 1690/H.R. 3465, Second Chance Act Reauthorization Act - entire bill S. 1738/H.R. 3530, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act - entire bill S. 2198, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act - entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act - provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act - entire bill H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act - entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - entire bill. H.R. 4285, the PACE Assessment Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 4660/S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations - funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4685, the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships, Homeless assistance grants, HOPWA, Elderly Housing, Airport Improvement Program, Contract Tower Program H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations - Funding for Army Corps of Engineers projects; Channel Islands Harbor FY 2015 Interior Appropriations - Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools; reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 air grants FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations - funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program, MMRS, MCH, ADAP, TB Control, family planning, substance abuse block grants, preventative health, safety net grants, nutrition services for older Americans, LSTA. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants County elder abuse prevention measures. Federal Tax Refund Intercept for local fees and judgments Halaco Superfund Site Cleanup Hydraulic Fracturing National Freight Network Surface Transportation Legislation Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 30/S 242, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act - public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act - entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 - entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act - entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - entire bill S. 822, the Justice For All Act - entire bill H.R,. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization - provisions relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, the 2013 Farm Bill - pest detection; speciality crops H.R. 1014, exempting miliary technicians from sequestration - entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization - entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 1318/S. 1307, the PROMISE Act - entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act - entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act - entire bill S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act - entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 - entire bill S. 1738/H.R. 3530, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Blackhawk Helicopters for National Guard H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act - entire bill S. 1690/H.R. 3465, Second Chance Act Reauthorization Act - entire bill FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act - entire bill. S. 2758, the C-130 Modernization Act - entire bill H.R. 2785, Military Reserve Jobs Act - entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act H.R. 3090/S. 1019, Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - entire bill H.R. 3923, to expand the authority of child protection agencies to access the national crime information databases - entire bill H.R. 4271, the Increasing Jobs Through Trade Act - entire bill H.R. 4285, the PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2014 - entire bill H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act - BRAC Cuts; National Guard Funding; Title 32 status for Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) missions; other County DoD-related priorities. H.R. 4660/S.2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations - funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - CDBG, Section 8, HOME Investment Partnerships, homeless assistance, HOPWA, Elderly Housing, Airport Improvement Program H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R.4868, the Moving to Work Expansion Act of 2014 - entire bill H.R. 4870, FY 2015 DoD Appropriations bill - Funding for UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization Program H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Salton Sea Restoration Project FY 2015 Interior Appropriations - Section 6, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund; Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations - funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program, MMRS, DMAT, MCH, Ryan White Title I, TB Control, family planning, substance abuse block grants, preventative health, nutrition services for older Americans, Federally Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA), LSTA, Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants EB-5 Visa Program reform HUD Moving to Work program MAP 21- Reauthorization Tax Exempt status of Municipal bonds Trans-Pacific Partnership - support for continued progress on negotiation and ratification by Congress

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4800/S 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; provisions concerning the differential regulation of certain tobacco products HR 4660/S 2437:FY 2015 Departments of Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills; provisions related to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforcement regarding illicit and contraband tobacco HR 4435/S 2410: National Defense Authorization Act, 2015; provisions related to the sale of tobacco products HR 4870: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015; provisions related to the sale of tobacco products

Client expense: $2,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.Con.Res.96 - Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2015, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2016-FY2024. HR 4660 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S 2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4660/S.2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. H.R.4870, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. H.R.4435, Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. S.2410, Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2015, Health research funding and education funding. Monitor the following: H.R.4800/S.2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2015, Research funding. H.R.5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. H.R.4903/S.2534, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2015, Science and technology research funding. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Health Care Reform; Hospital Capital issues; Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement issues. Public Law 113-76, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2014, generally.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE

H.R.4660/S.2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2015, Manufacturing partnership issues. Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)issues

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE

S. 2757 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4159 America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill NASA Research at UC Campuses S.1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5120 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4012 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill S. 2613 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation H.R. 4923 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Title III; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5171 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 646, National Endowment for the Oceans Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H. Con. Res. 96 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2413 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2219 To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3988 Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4239 To provide drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western States.; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4039 California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management S. 2198 Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 3964 Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act; climate research, drought and water management S. 1254 Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research H.R. 4186 Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014; entire bill; climate research, earth observing H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (P.L. 113-164); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 83, Consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (P.L. 113-235); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President's FY16 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

S. 2757 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4159 America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill NASA Research at UC Campuses S.1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5120 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 4012 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill S. 2613 Secret Science Reform Act; entire bill Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation H.R. 4923 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Title III; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations S. 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5171 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 646, National Endowment for the Oceans Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H. Con. Res. 96 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2413 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2219 To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3988 Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4239 To provide drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western States.; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4039 California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management S. 2198 Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 3964 Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act; climate research, drought and water management S. 1254 Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research H.R. 4186 Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014; entire bill; climate research, earth observing H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (P.L. 113-164); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 83, Consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (P.L. 113-235); climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President's FY16 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

HR 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.Con.Res.96 - Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2015, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2016-FY2024. HR 4660 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S 2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S./China trade relations (H. Res. 643). H.R. 4660 / S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. H.R. 4435 / S. 2410, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to scientific, technical, and medical publishing. H.R. 4800 / S. 2389 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4660 / S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. H.R. 4903 / S. 2534, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015.H.R. 5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services appropriations. H.R. 83, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S 2437 and H 4660 Commerce State Justice Appropriations Bills: NOAA Budget, Prescott Grants, Competitive Grant Allocations, general aquaculture issues

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

H.R.83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4660, S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015: issues relating to cybersecurity, including security of the domain name system.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $240,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE

H.R. 4660 and S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science Act, 2015: efforts pertaining to catch share fishery management programs, including FY2015 federal budget and funding for the National Catch Share Program. H.R.3063, Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act (entire bill). H.R. 4742, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (entire bill).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4660 and S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science Act, 2015: efforts pertaining to catch share fishery management programs, including FY2015 federal budget and funding for the National Catch Share Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4660 and S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science Act, 2015: efforts pertaining to catch share fishery management programs, including FY2015 federal budget and funding for the National Catch Share Program. H.R.3063, Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act (entire bill). H.R. 4742, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (entire bill).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4660 and S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science Act, 2015: efforts pertaining to catch share fishery management programs, including FY2015 federal budget and funding for the National Catch Share Program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4660 and S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science Act, 2015: efforts pertaining to catch share fishery management programs, including FY2015 federal budget and funding for the National Catch Share Program. H.R.3063, Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act (entire bill). H.R. 4742, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (entire bill).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to FY 15 appropriations for science and engineering research and education at agencies including HHS, NIH, DOD, DOE, ED (research and student aid), NSF, NASA and NEH H.R. 83, the FY 15 Omnibus Appropriations Act - provisions related to research funding at NIH, DOE Office of Science and ARPA-E, NSF, NASA, Defense research, IES, and NEH; student aid funding at ED; HRSA nursing program funding; and supplemental funding for Ebola research at NIH and DARPA. H.R. 4923/S. xxxx, the FY 15 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 4660/S. 2437, the FY 15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF, NASA and STEM education programs H.R. 4870/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for federal student aid programs including Pell Grants and campus-based aid programs, Title VI international education programs and the Institute of Education Sciences; NIH; AHRQ H.R. xxxx/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Interior Appropriations Act - issues related to funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities General provisions related to the outlook for FY 16 funding for science and engineering research and education at agencies including HHS, NIH, DOD, DOE, ED (research and student aid), NSF, NASA and NEH

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA STEM education and behavioral and social science research. H.R. 4923/S. xxxx, the FY 15 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 4660/S. 2437, the FY 15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF, NASA and STEM education programs H.R. 4870/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. 83, the FY 15 Omnibus Appropriations Act - provisions related to research funding at NIH, DOE Office of Science and ARPA-E, NSF, NASA, Defense research, IES, and NEH; and supplemental funding for Ebola research at NIH and DARPA H.R. 2981, the Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act (TRANSFER) Act - provisions related to advanced manufacturing H.R. 3979 - the FY 15 National Defense Authorization Act - priorities around authorization levels for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA; language on proof of concept centers H.R. 4186, the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act - provisions related to the authorization of NSF H.R. 4366, the Strengthening Education Through Research Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences Issues related to FAA regulations on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems for research and other academic purposes Issues related to peer review research at NSF and NIH and oversight of research grants Issues around reauthorization of NSF in the 114th Congress Issues around reauthorization of DOE Office of Science in 114th Congress General issues around outlook for research funding in FY 16

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 113-235/H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, healthcare and education. P.L. 113-164/H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, Issues pertaining to federal research, workforce, healthcare, and education. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 83, FY 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, health professions, education research, federal student aid, and health disparities. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 5013, S. 2499, FY 2015 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for Fulbright, State Title VIII grant program and funding for international agricultural research. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 5171, FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the NEH, NEA, and USGS. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4800, S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4745, S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Education.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Arts, SENATE

P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. P.L. 113-235, S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA.P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for defense science and technology programs, funding for military and IC education, and mental health programs. P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH (including health economics research), Department of Education, and federal student aid. P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the NEH, NEA, and USGS. P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Milcon/VA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to military mental health and VA engagement with universities. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, healthcare and education. P.L. 113-164/ H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, and education.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 113-164, H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, and education. P.L. 113-235, H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE.H.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. P.L. 113-235/H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 5171, FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NEH and NEA. P.L H.R. 5013, S. 2499, FY 2015 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to global cooperative education and study abroad. P.L. 113-235, H.R. 83, FY 2015 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, health professions, education research, and federal student aid.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE