Campus Accountability and Safety Act

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. xxx, the Higher Education Affordability Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S.xxxx, the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act - provisions related to simplification of the FAFSA and reform/consolidation of student loan programs H.R. 3136 , the Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2013 - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 4983, the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 4984, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5134, to extend the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance for one year - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 4366, the Strengthening Education Through Research Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences H.R. 5354/S. 2692, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - provisions related to reducing sexual violence on college campuses S.1822, the Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act - provisions related to foreign medical school participation in the federal direct student loan program 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 H.R. 5100/S.xx, the Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act - general provisions related to the bill Issues related around teacher preparation and forthcoming regulations related to Title II programs

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Campus Sexual Assault-S.2692 Campus Safety and Accountability Act

Client expense: $25,945 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act of 2014 s. 2692 - Campus Accountability and Safety Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 83, Consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (P.L. 113-235); Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking; program integrity rules, teacher preparation rules S. 2204 Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act; entire bill H.R. 4391 Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act; entire bill S. 2692 Campus Accountability and Safety Act; entire bill H.R. 5354 Campus Accountability and Safety Act; entire bill H.R. 5508 Student Loan Interest Deduction Fairness Act; entire bill H.R. 5577 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees for Federal Direct Loans; entire bill H.R. 5399 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014; entire bill S.2695 SOS Campus Act; entire bill H.R. 5277 SOS Campus Act; entire bill S.2954 Higher Education Affordability Act; entire bill S. 1803 Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights; entire bill H.R. 3612 Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights; entire bill H.R. 4622 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act; entire bill S. 1066 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act; entire bill H.R. 4714 CAMPUS Debit Cards Act; entire bill S. 2385 Protecting Aid for Students Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5269 HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act; entire bill

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)

H.R. 83, Consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (P.L. 113-235); Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking; program integrity rules, teacher preparation rules S. 2204 Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act; entire bill H.R. 4391 Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act; entire bill S. 2692 Campus Accountability and Safety Act; entire bill H.R. 5354 Campus Accountability and Safety Act; entire bill H.R. 5508 Student Loan Interest Deduction Fairness Act; entire bill H.R. 5577 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees for Federal Direct Loans; entire bill H.R. 5399 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014; entire bill S.2695 SOS Campus Act; entire bill H.R. 5277 SOS Campus Act; entire bill S.2954 Higher Education Affordability Act; entire bill S. 1803 Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights; entire bill H.R. 3612 Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights; entire bill H.R. 4622 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act; entire bill S. 1066 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act; entire bill H.R. 4714 CAMPUS Debit Cards Act; entire bill S. 2385 Protecting Aid for Students Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5269 HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act; entire bill

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)

H.R. 83, the FY 15 Omnibus Appropriations Act - provisions related to research funding at IES, student aid funding and Title VI international education. 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 H.R. 4366, the Strengthening Education Through Research Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences S.xxxx, the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act - provisions related to simplification of the FAFSA and reform/consolidation of student loan programs including graduate student loan programs H.R. 5354/S. 2692, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - provisions related to reducing sexual violence on college campuses H.R. 4983, the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act - general provisions related to the bill General issues around the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, specifically Title IV programs Issues related around teacher preparation and regulations related to Title II programs

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Developments regarding the Higher Education Act. S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act: monitor developments regarding roundtable discussions on Title IX and Clery Act.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education Through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, reporting requirements, and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.

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

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

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, teacher training, student aid programs, grant programs, college costs, and reporting requirements. H.R. 1979, S.897, Banks on Students Loans Fairness Act, Issues pertaining to the ability of students to refinance federal student loans.H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). H.R. 5277, S.2695, Survivor Outreach and Support (SOS) Campus Act, All provisions. H.R. 5354, S2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties. Issues pertaining to student athletes. S.2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). S.2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, reporting requirements, and teacher training regulations. Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system. HR5354, S2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties. Issues pertaining to student athletes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). S.2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, and reporting requirements. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, reporting requirements, and Hispanic Serving institutions. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system. HR5354, S2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.

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

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

H.R. 5277, S.2695, Survivor Outreach and Support (SOS) Campus Act, All provisions. H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). S.2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, reporting requirements, and teacher training regulations. Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system. S 2612, Dynamic Student Loan Repayment Act, Issues pertaining to federal student loans. HR5354, S2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties. Issues pertaining to student athletes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1979, S.897, Banks on Students Loans Fairness Act, Issues pertaining to the ability of students to refinance federal student loans. S.2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, and reporting requirements. H.R.5354, S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, and reporting requirements.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1979, S.897, Banks on Students Loans Fairness Act, Issues pertaining to the ability of students to refinance federal student loans. S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, reporting requirements, loan repayment, and public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors. S. 2712, The Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2014, Issues pertaining to public service loan forgiveness.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, and reporting requirements. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, and reporting requirements.H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accounability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, campus surveys, and penalties.Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, student aid programs, grant programs, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and reporting requirements. Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education Affordability Act, Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Issues pertaining to accreditation, affordability, teacher training, student aid programs, grant programs, college costs, and reporting requirements. Issues pertaining to President Obama's proposed college rating system.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education Act reauthorization (student aid programs, accreditation, and reporting requirements) Senate Draft, FY 2015 Higher Education Affordability Act (provisions related to funding for student aid; e.g., Pell grants, TRIO programs, GANN, Federal Work Study, Supplemental Educational-Opportunity Grants) H.R. 4982, Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act (all provisions) H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act (all provisions) H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2014 Title VI (International education and foreign language programs) H.R. 5354/S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) (S.2692, HR 5354)- Amends the Clery Act and Title IX; meetings with legislative offices to discuss provisions of the bill Higher Education Act Reauthorization/Higher Education Affordability Act (S.2954): met with House and Senate staff about outlook for legislation. Specifically discussed graduate education provisions, Title IV aid and grandfather provisions. Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act (S.1822/HR 3093) - met with staff to discuss provisions of the bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Higher Education Affordability Act and Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act(Draft legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act). S 406: Students First Act of 2013, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for new program review requirements. (ALL) S 915 and HR 1937: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act 2013: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data to student retention, graduation and earnings outcomes at all levels of postsecondary education(ALL). HR 1991: To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965(ALL). H.R.1529 Student Aid Expansion Act of 2013 Official Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt certain State-provided loan programs from being subject to preferred lender arrangement requirements. H.R.1928 Proprietary Institution of Higher Education Accountability Act Official Title: To clarify the calculation of cohort default rates for proprietary institutions of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965. HR. 2903: National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act: A bill to amend section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide increased accountability of nonprofit athletic associations, and for other purposes(ALL) S2692 and HR 5354: Campus Accountability and Safety Act Official Title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual violence, and for other purposes(ALL). HR 4983: Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act Official Title: To simplify and streamline the information regarding institutions of higher education made publicly available by the Secretary of Education, and for other purposes. HR 3136 Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2013 Official Title: To establish a demonstration program for competency-based education. HR4984: Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Official Title: To amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. S2432: Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Official Title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2692/H.R. 5354, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act, provisions related to higher education.

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

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

Draft Harkin legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act - provisions related to graduate education, accreditation, student aid provisions, international education programs, and institutional performance measures broadly. S. 2692/H.R. 5354, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act - legislation to eliminate sexual misconduct on college campuses. Provisions of interest include the establishment of new campus resources and support services, training requirements for campus personnel, and details concerning the implementation of a climate survey and the establishment of memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement. S. 1969 - College Affordability and Innovation Act - provisions concerning the independent commission of stakeholders and the accountability standards developed by that commission. Potential regulation on the state authorization of distance education Campus sexual misconduct generally and the recommended climate survey specifically.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 113 by DURBIN (D-IL) Know Before You Owe Student Loan Act of 2013 S. 114 by DURBIN (D-IL) Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2013 S. 262 by DURBIN (D-IL) Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 406 by LAUTENBERG (D-NJ) Students First Act of 2013 S. 528 by HAGAN (D-NC) Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpay S. 546 by HARKIN (D-IA) Smarter Borrowing Act S. 682 by COBURN (R-OK) Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act S. 707 by REED (D-RI) Student Loan Affordability Act S. 835 by SCHUMER (D-NY) American Opportunity Tax Credit Permanence and Consolidation Act of 2013 S. 897 by WARREN (D-MA) Bank on Student Loan Fairness Act S. 915 by WYDEN (D-OR) Student Right-to-Know Before You Go Act of 2013 S. 953 by REED (D-RI) Student Loan Affordability Act S. 1003 by COBURN (R-OK) to amend the HEA re student loan interest rates S. 1062 by REED (D-RI) Educator Preparation Reform Act S. 1704 by DURBIN (D-IL) Affordable College Textbook Act S. 1873 by REED (D-RI) Protect Student Borrowers Act S. 1874 by REED (D-RI) Partnerships for Affordability and Student Success Act S. 1904 by LEE (R-UT) Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2013 S. 2164 by MURRAY (D-WA) Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014 S. 2349 by SANDERS (I-VT) Supporting College Success Through Dual Enrollment Act S. 2506 by HAGAN (D-NC) CREATE Graduates Act S. 2513 by BENNET (D-CO) Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2014 S. 2612 by WARNER (D-VA) Dynamic Repayment Act of 2014 S. 2692 by McCASKILL (D-MO) Campus Accountability and Safety Act S. 2695 by BOXER (D-CA) SOS Campus Act S. 2281 by FRANKEN (D-MN) Net Price Calculator Acct S. 2340 by BOOKER (D-NJ) Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2014 S. 2612 by WARNER (D-VA) Dynamic Repayment Act pf 2-14 S. 2796 by BALDWIN (D-WI) Working Student Aid of 2014 S. 2954 by HARKIN (D-IA) Higher Education Affordability Act H.R. 83 by ROGERS (R-KY) FY 2015 Consolidated Appropriations H.R. 217 by HONDA (D-CA) Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 340 by GRIJALVA (D-AZ) Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers H.R. Res 614 by GOODLATTE (R-VA) Resolution relating to a proposed Postsecondary Institution Ratings System H.R. 1313 by BASS (D-CA) Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 1595 by COURTNEY (D-CT) Student Loan Relief Act H.R. 1716 by PETRI (R-WI) Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act H.R. 1738 by DOGGETT (D-TX) American Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2013 H.R. 1911 by KLINE (R-MN) Smarter Solutions for Students Act H.R. 1928 by DELAURO (D-CT) Proprietary Institution of Higher Education Accountability Act H.R. 1937 by HUNTER (R-CA) Student Right-to-Know Before You Go Act of 2013 H.R. 1949 by MESSER (R-IN) Improving Postsecondary Data for Students Act H.R. 2020 by CARTWRIGHT (D-PA) Truth in Tuition Act H.R. 2637 by FOXX (R-NC) Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act H.R. 3136 by SALMON (R-AZ) Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2014 H.R. 3371 by HINOJOSA (D-TX) State Loan Access and Student Protection Act H.R. 3393 by BLACK (R-IN) Student and Family Tax Simplification Act H.R. 3412 by GOWDY (R-SC) Flexibility to Innovate for College Affordability Act H.R. 3496 by COHEN (D-TN) Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) H.R. 3505 by PETRI (R-WI) Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education Act (TEACH) H.R. 3694 by CUMMINGS (D-MD) Net Price Calculator Improvement Act H.R. 4612 by DeSANTIS (R-FL) Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act (HERO Act) H.R. 4643 by LARSEN (D-WA) Bereaved Borrowers Bill of Rights Act of 2014 H.R. 4719 by REED (R-NY) America Gives More Act H.R. 4982 by BUCSHON (R-IN) Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act H.R. 4983 by FOXX (R-NC) Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act H.R. 4984 by GUTHRIE (R-KY) Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 5277 by DAVIS (D-CA) SOS Campus Act H.R. 5354 by MALONEY (D-NY) Campus Accountability and Safety Act H.R. 5771 by CAMP (R-MI) Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 H.R. 5806 by CAMP (R-MI) Supporting Americas Charities Act Agency lobbied but not on list: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Client expense: $54,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

S. 870- Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act of 2013: provisions related to reproductive health and family planning HR 1845- Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act of 2013: provisions related to reproductive health and family planning S 2692/HR 5324 - Campus Accountability and Safety Act: entire bill S 2695 - SOS Campus Act: entire bill HR 5269 - HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act: entire bill

Client expense: $73,680 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

S. 1086, the bipartisan Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 Perkins Reauthorization with the Office of Career Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) Discussions surrounding Gainful Employment S.2692 - Campus Accountability and Safety Act Discussions surrounding early education & childcare Charter schools: oversight, access and transparency (ESEA) - draft bill Performance assessments (ESEA) - draft language S 2557, the CORE Act (ESEA) HR 5807, the SMART Act (ESEA) HR 5168, HR 3873, HR 2237, Community Schools bills HR 5704, Master Teachers Bill (ESEA) S 2790, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act HR 5611, Public School Emergency Relief Act S 1596/HR 2083, Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act HR 5001/S 2557, Core Opportunity Resources for Equity and Excellence (CORE) Act Standardized testing, including HR 5807, Support Making Assessments Reliable and Timely (SMART) Act Discussions surrounding Vouchers and portability Discussions surrounding Teacher tenure Discussions surrounding Funding for education programs Discussions surrounding Institutions of Higher Education Accreditation Discussions surrounding Issues relating to student loans, including: Public Service Loan Forgiveness certification form Student loan forgiveness programs for teachers Discussions surrounding Contingent faculty and IPEDS Discussions surrounding College ratings Discussions surrounding Teacher preparation regulations Discussions surrounding Issues relating to for-profit colleges, including: Gainful employment regulations Corinthian sale to ECMC

Client expense: $314,759 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Monitor campus sexual assault issues.

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

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, issues pertaining to accreditation, teacher training, student aid programs, grant programs, college costs, and reporting requirements. H.R. 1979, S. 897, Banks on Student Loans Fairness Act, issues pertaining to the ability of students to refinance federal student loans. H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). H.R. 5277, S. 2695, Survivor Outreach and Support (SOS) Campus Act, All provisions. H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties. Issues pertaining to student athletes S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Issues related to State Authorization(34 CFR 600.9)

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Draft- Senate Higher Education Affordabilty Act; all provisions H.R. 3136- Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act of 2014 H.R. 4982 Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act; all provisions H.R.4984- Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act; all provisions H.R. 4983- Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act; all provisions S.2692/H.R. 5354- Campus Accountability and Safety Act H.R. 3230- The Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014; Sec. 702 of Conference Agreement S. 2839- Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3612/S. 113, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, entire bill. S. 1156, Understanding the True Cost of College Act, entire bill.S. 953, Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, entire bill. S. 1003, Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act, entire bill. S. 1241, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, entire bill. H.R. 2637, Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act, entire bill. S. 1334, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, entire bill. H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, entire bill. H.R. 4983, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act, entire bill. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, entire bill. S. 2692/H.R. 5354. Campus Accountibility and Safety Act, entire bill. S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, entire bill.

Client expense: $132,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor the impact of new round of negotiated rulemaking at the Department of Education. Monitor HEA Reauthorization and issues related to higher education distance learning institutions. Support H.R. 3136 and S. 2513 creating a competency-based demonstration project at the Department of Education. Discuss impact of H.R. 5354 and S. 2692, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act, on distance learning institutions.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Department of Education Appropriation -- In support of increased funding for student financial aid and higher education programs for low-income students including Pell Grants and TRIO programs. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. In support of reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In support of goals of H.R.4983, Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act; H.R.3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act; and H.R.4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act. In opposition of provision removing presidential appointment and in support of including provision for Senate Confirmation of Commissioner of National Center for Education Statistics in H.R.4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act. In support of delayed expiration of Perkins loan program. In opposition to removing funding from Pell Grant program.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of goals of H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,021

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, all titles; Higher Education Act reauthorization, generally; Carl D. Perkins Act reauthorization, generally; S. 2692 Campus Accountability and Security Act, generally.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S.2692/H.R. 5354- Campus Accountability and Safety Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Monitor campus sexual assault issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Higher Education Reauthorization Act, Monitor generally. TRIO programs: McNair, Veterans, Upward Bound, Gear Up Student services and retention Student Aid Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Financial Aid/FAFSA Clery Act (The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Sexual Assault on Campus issues College Ratings

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education Reauthorization, College completion related issues and Financial aid issues. S.2449, Autism CARES Act of 2014, Family Services; LEND training programs; and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service. H.R.4631, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2014, Family Services; LEND training programs; and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service. Student Retention issues TRIO Student Support Services Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics College Affordability College Access and Completion H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Sexual Assault on Campus issues Centers for International Busines Education and Research (CIBER) Pre-School services/training IDEA

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related issues and Federal reorganization issues. TRIO programs, Gear Up program H.R.5354/S.2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, Sexual Assaults on Campus related issues Higher Education Reauthorization, Monitor generally 100,000 Strong in the Americas, International educational exchange initiatives

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S. 2692)

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

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

Monitor the impact of new round of negotiated rulemaking at the Department of Education. Monitor HEA Reauthorization and issues related to higher education distance learning institutions. Support H.R. 3136 and S. 2513 creating a competency-based demonstration project at the Department of Education. Discuss impact of H.R. 5354 and S. 2692, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act, on distance learning institutions.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)