A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
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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 · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts and service member contracts for consumer products.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 12-31-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. H.R. 4068 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy that arises under a contract with a servicemember (or with a servicemember and spouse jointly) that provides for arbitration, only if all parties to the controversy consent in writing to arbitration after the controversy arises.S. 2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014) - Makes unenforceable any clause of an agreement between an employer and employee requiring arbitration of a dispute arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Provides an exception when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration. Requires any issue as to whether such requirement applies to an arbitration clause to be determined by federal law and the validity or enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate to be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. H.R. 2998 (Investor Choice Act of 2013) - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to revise the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prohibit, or impose conditions or limitations on the use of, agreements that require customers or clients of any broker, dealer, or municipal securities dealer to arbitrate any future dispute between them arising under the federal securities laws, related rules and regulations, or the rules of a self- regulatory organization if it finds that prohibition, imposition of conditions, or limitations are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 83 - Fiscal 2015 Omnibus Appropriations relating to provisions on trucking safety, arbitration and consumer safety H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 relating to generic drug labeling. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. General lobbying on aviation safety. General lobbying on consumer protection provisions related to servicemember contracts for consumer products.
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S 2364 Sunshine in Litigation Act, S 2615
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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.
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Hide No Harm S. 2615; Liquid Nicotine E Cig Bill S. 2581; Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2014 H.R. 5499; CPSC; CPSC Adler Confirmation
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S460, H.R. 3746 Minimum Wage: fair minimum wage act Equal Pay: Paycheck Fairness Act: s. 84, H.R. 377 Labor Law Reform FLSA: companionship regulations, wage theft Unemployment Insurance: S. 1845, H.R. 3979, extended unemployment compensation re authorization, funding provisions OSHA Regulations Workers' Rights in procurement NLRB: remedies Overtime rulemaking: White collar exemption H.R. 3999, FMLA Enhancement Act of 2014 S. 1542, RAISE Act Legislation to curtail political and collective bargaining activity among Administrative Law Judges Wal-Mart Fair Work Schedules H.R. 5280, Employees Empowerment Act Responsible Contractor Regulations S. 2615, Hide No Harm Act H.R. 3896, Lungshore and Marbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2014
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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
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
2014 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Criminal Penalties Bill S.2615
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1844/S. 878 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in consumer contracts. General lobbying with regard to the enforceability of mandatory, predispute arbitration provisions in employment and consumer contracts, including financial consumer contracts.(Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.____ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to amend the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. S. 1999 (SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2014); to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1910 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. S.2319/H.R.982 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); to amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 2746 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. S.1009 (Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013); to improve the safety of consumers and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act. (Chemicals in Commerce Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 9-30-2014; to provide for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFTA-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S.1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014); to establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, to provide for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171, the (Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. S.Amendment 3388 an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill S. 2410 (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); specific interest in the clause dealing with arbitration.General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star rated products. H.R.4856 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program H.R.4921; To provide for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. General lobbying with regard to proposed restrictions on the use of certain types of science. H.R.4012 (Secret Science Reform Act of 2014); To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R.4800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015); specific interest related to report language concerning FDA generic drug labeling approval process S.2393 (Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2014); To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. S. 2615; A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); To make revisions to Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. General lobbying regarding altering CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority
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: $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)
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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
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
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE