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Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 11, 2013
Latest Action
January 8, 2014
Primary Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IVDemocratic(WV)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
96pct
331d open
vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
| Democratic |
| OR |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark Begich | Democratic | AK |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
2015 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S.267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act. S.267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S. 269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
U.S. National Strategy on Combatting Wildlife Trafficking - support Senate and House Wildlife Trafficking Legislation (no bill number) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 39) - support Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2013 (H.R. 1328) - support Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 1329) - support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 262 / S. 231) - support Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 1998 / S. 1381) - support Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act (H.R. 2901) - support legislation and advocated inclusion of integrating water resources management and ecosystems in water, sanitation, and hygiene program and project planning and implementation Targeted Use of Sanctions for Killing Elephants in Their Range Act of 2014 (H.R. 5454) - support Lawful Ivory Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5052 / S. 2587) - oppose National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 4335 / S. 2410) - support amendment regarding wildlife trafficking and transnational organized crime Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015 (S. 27) - support foreign policy on wildlife trafficking and legislation on ivory and rhino horn trade Pirate Fishing Elimination Act (S. 267) - support Agriculture Act of 2014 - support implementation of Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance-Crop Insurance Subsidies Designation of Bison as National Mammal - support International and Transboundary Freshwater - support cooperation with Mexico regarding Rio Grande; support strong position regarding conservation of the Mekong River U.S. Government Engagement with Myanmar - support direct U.S. Government investments in programs to protect Myanmars environment Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Seafood - support rulemaking to ensure all seafood sold in the U.S. is traceable to legal sources; support establishment of new rules to require proof of legality for market access Climate Green Fund - support strong U.S. Government climate pollution target and financial contribution to fund U.N. Climate Negotiations - support strong U.S. negotiation positions in negotiations; support strong target for international emission reduction commitment Establishment of Tribal National Park as Part of Badlands National Park - support bison restoration that would happen under the General Management Plan agreed to by U.S. Government and Oglala-Souix Tribe
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues affecting the tax treatment of annuities and life insurance products; S 267 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act; Implementation of HR 4872, Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision dealing with expansion of Medicare hospital insurance tax and its application to unearned income; and rules on plan fiduciaries' responsibilities with respect to brokerage windows in 401(k)s; and GSE reform.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues affecting the tax treatment of annuities and life insurance products; S 267 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act; Implementation of HR 4872, Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision dealing with expansion of Medicare hospital insurance tax and its application to unearned income; and rules on plan fiduciaries' responsibilities with respect to brokerage windows in 401(k)s; and GSE reform.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues affecting the tax treatment of annuities and life insurance products; S 267 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act; Implementation of HR 4872, Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision dealing with expansion of Medicare hospital insurance tax and its application to unearned income; and rules on plan fiduciaries' responsibilities with respect to brokerage windows in 401(k)s; and GSE reform.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues affecting the tax treatment of annuities and life insurance products; S 267 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act; Implementation of HR 4872, Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, provision dealing with expansion of Medicare hospital insurance tax and its application to unearned income; and rules on plan fiduciaries' responsibilities with respect to brokerage windows in 401 (k)s; and GSE reform.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Retirement
401 (k) disclosure: Track Department of Labor rulemaking regarding 401(k) fee disclosure. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act: Follow introduction and lobby for legislation that would require 401(k) plan participants and annual statement projecting the monthly income that would be generated if the account balance were amortized at retirement. This is H.R. 677 in the House and S.267 in the Senate. Argue against possible changes to the tax treatment of life insurance products.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · first_quarter · Insurance
Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for favorable implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 regarding insurers, including the possible designation of insurers and asset management companies as systemically important by the Financial Stability Oversight Council.Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. Also with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Monitored and lobbied against legislation (H.R. 890) that would allow a cause of action against U.S. insurance companies and with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements and lobbied against its advancement. Credit-based insurance scored: Monitor legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to use credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Climate and energy legislation: Monitor White House, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency "better Building Initiative" monitored General Services Administration initiative on green buildings and related sustainable products. National Catastrophe/Flood Insurance: Track Reintroduction and House passage of National Flood Insurance Reform legislation in the House, H.R. 1309, track companion legislation in the Senate. Monitor H.R. 41 raising the PIP's borrowing authority and providing direct assistance for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Broker-dealer regulatory reform/standard of care: monitor Securities and Exchange commission and Department of Labor rulemaking regarding investment advisors and broker-dealers and the fiduciary duty standard. Annuities: Track and lobby for the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, S.267. Department of Labor Fiduciary Duty Rulemaking. Monitor and lobby against Department of Labor rulemaking that would expand the definition of "fiduciary" under ERISA. Medicare Secondary-Payer: Through trade association, tract efforts by the Center on Medicare and Medicaid Service to implement the Medicare Secondary-payer law. Terrorism Risk Insurance: Lobby in support to extending the Federal TRIA program.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; Federal Shut down; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for favorable implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 regarding insurers, including the possible designation of insurers and asset management companies as systemically important by the Financial Stability Oversight CouncilAlso, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. Also with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Monitored and lobbied against legislation (H.R. 890) that would allow a cause of action against U.S. insurance companies and with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements and lobbied against its advancement. Credit-based insurance scored: Monitor legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to use credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Climate and energy legislation: Monitor White House, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency "Better Building Initiative" monitored General Services Administration initiative on green buildings and related sustainable products. National Catastrophe/Flood Insurance: Track Reintroduction and House passage of National Flood Insurance Reform legislation in the House, H.R. 1309, track companion legislation in the Senate. Monitor H.R. 41 raising the PIP's borrowing authority and providing direct assistance for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Broker-dealer regulatory reform/standard of care: monitor Securitites and Exchange Commission and Department of Labor rulemaking regarding investment advisors and broker-dealers and the fiduciary duty standard. Annuities: Track and lobby for the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act, S.267. Department of Labor Fiduciary Duty Rulemaking. Monitor and lobby against Department of Labor rulemaking that would expand the definition of "fiduciary"under ERISA. Medicare Secondary-Payer: Through trade association, tract efforts by the Center on Medicare and Medicaid Service to implement the Medicare Secondary-payer law. Terrorism Risk Insurance: Lobby in support of extending the Federal TRIA program.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2013 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
401 (k) disclosure: Track Department of Labor rulemaking regarding 401 (k) fee disclosure. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act: Follow introduction and lobby for legislation that would require 401 (k) plan participants an annual statement projecting the monthly income that would be generated if the account balance were amortized at retirement. This is H.R. 677 in the House and S.267 in the Senate. Argue against possible changes to the tax treatment of life insurance products.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and appropriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8, others) Implementing the National Ocean Policy Protecting and strengthening the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013H.R. 1012 and A.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act S.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: $50,118 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues. S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act; Seafood Certification; Federal Shut down; S.267 - Pirate Fishing Elimination Act; S.269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and appropriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8, others) Implementing the National Ocean Policy Protecting and strengthening the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013H.R.1012 and S.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act S.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
Client expense: $26,255 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)