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Fair Tax Act of 2015 This bill is a tax reform proposal that imposes a national sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services in lieu of the current income and corporate income tax, employment and self-employment taxes, and estate and gift taxes. The rate of the sales tax will be 23% in 2017, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. There are exemptions from the tax for used and intangible property, for property or services purchased for business, export, or investment purposes, and for state government functions. Under the bill, family members who are lawful U.S. residents receive a monthly sales tax rebate (Family Consumption Allowance) based upon criteria related to family size and poverty guidelines. The states have the responsibility for administering, collecting, and remitting the sales tax to the Treasury. Tax revenues are to be allocated among: (1) the general revenue, (2) the old-age and survivors insurance trust fund, (3) the disability insurance trust fund, (4) the hospital insurance trust fund, and (5) the federal supplementary medical insurance trust fund. No funding is allowed for the operations of the Internal Revenue Service after FY2019. Finally, the bill terminates the national sales tax if the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing an income tax) is not repealed within seven years after the enactment of this Act.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S552-553)
Introduced in Senate
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S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; House Better Way Blueprint for Tax Reform, border adjustment and interest rate provisions
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.R. 5813 - Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act Will initiate a reasonable three-year phase-in of the Department of Labors new overtime rule. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S. 3464 - the Overtime Reform and Review Act Bill would phase in the new salary overtime threshold over five years, and would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a report during the rules first year to assess its economic effects. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports
Client expense: $32,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 636: FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016: provisions related to revenue and funding S. 155: Fair Tax Act of 2015: provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1736: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1907: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 2117: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 3506: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2016; provisions related to revenue and funding S Res 472: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; provisions related to carbon tax Discussions related to Speaker Ryans Better Way Blueprint for Tax Reform; provisions related to corporate taxation Discussions related to proposed Department of Treasury/IRS Section 385 Regulations; all provisions
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
H.R. 25, S. 155, Fair Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 725, Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 1105, S. 860, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 173 Death Tax Repeal Act Issues related to H.R. 173 Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act H.R. 1040, Flat Tax Act H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act H.R. 1544 Sensible Estate Tax of 2015 HR 2096 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S 1212 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 5973 "Life Settlement Bill" H.R. 5973, Clarify the tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions
Client expense: $860,053 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; House Better Way Blueprint for Tax Reform, border adjustment and interest rate provisions
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 25, S. 155, Fair Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 725, Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 1105, S. 860, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 173 Death Tax Repeal Act Issues related to H.R. 173 Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act H.R. 1040, Flat Tax Act H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act H.R. 1544 Sensible Estate Tax of 2015 HR 2096 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S 1212 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 5973 "Life Settlement Bill" H.R. 5973, Clarify the tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions
Client expense: $860,053 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to the tax treatment of financial products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, employer-provided qualified and non-qualified benefit programs, and health insurance: S. Amdt. 947, H.R. 27, H.R. 1544, H.R.1040, S. 155, H.R.362, H.R. 4294, S. 2505, H.R. 557, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4469, H.R. 3050 and S. 2750.
Client expense: $612,770 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2028 - FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill The legislation would appropriate over $37 billion to federal programs across the agencies, an increase of $355 million over 2016 levels. However, the spending increases are largely attributed to defense-related programs, while nondefense programs, including those at the Army Corps of Engineers, received cuts. NSBA supported amendments to the bill. H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2187 - The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rewrite the accredited investor definition and would codify the current financial thresholds so that they may not be raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) except by statute. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 3784 - The SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 This bill would establish an Office of the Small Business Advocate within the SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses and to be a resource for small businesses. NSBA supports H.R. 4168 - Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act The measure will require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to recommendations made during the annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4854 - Supporting Americas Innovators Act Legislation would amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4855 - Fix Crowdfunding Act Measure would amend the crowdfunding provisions included in the Jobs Act and would increase the crowdfunding limit from $1 million to $5 million. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4909 - FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4909 authorizes $610 billion in spending for the DOD and also makes a number of changes to the procurement process for small firms. NSBA supports H.R. 5064 - the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 Will allow Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to assist small businesses in developing or enhancing their cyber-security infrastructure, cyber threat awareness, and cyber training programs for employees. NSBA supports H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.R. 5813 - Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act Will initiate a reasonable three-year phase-in of the Department of Labors new overtime rule. NSBA supports H.R. 6094 - Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act Bill would delay by six months the Department of Labors (DOLs) overtime rule, which is set to take effect in December 2016 to June 2017. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S. 3464 - the Overtime Reform and Review Act Bill would phase in the new salary overtime threshold over five years, and would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a report during the rules first year to assess its economic effects. NSBA supports S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Review Act Resolution This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the WOTUS rule which EPA finalized in May 2015. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; Proposed Section 385 Regulations
Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 636: Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 155: Fair Tax Act of 2015: provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1736: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1907: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 2117: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property; provisions related to revenue and funding S Res 472: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; provisions related to carbon tax Discussions related to Speaker Ryans Better Way Blueprint for Tax Reform; all provisions Discussions related to proposed Department of Treasury/IRS Section 385 Regulations; all provisions
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; Proposed Section 385 Regulations
Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 25, S. 155, Fair Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 725, Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 1105, S. 860, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 173 Death Tax Repeal Act Issues related to H.R. 173 Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act H.R. 1040, Flat Tax Act H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act H.R. 1544 Sensible Estate Tax of 2015 HR 2096 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S 1212 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 5973 "Life Settlement Bill"
Client expense: $456,043 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017.
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017.
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017.
2016 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. (the CR) Draft Omnibus Appropriations, FY 2017.
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act.
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act.
2016 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5926, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R.5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act.
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to the tax treatment of financial products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, employer-provided qualified and non-qualified benefit programs, and health insurance: S. Amdt. 947, H.R. 27, H.R. 1544, H.R.1040, S. 155, H.R.362, H.R. 4294, S. 2505, H.R. 557, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4469, H.R. 3050 and S. 2750.
Client expense: $568,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2028 - FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill The legislation would appropriate over $37 billion to federal programs across the agencies, an increase of $355 million over 2016 levels. However, the spending increases are largely attributed to defense-related programs, while nondefense programs, including those at the Army Corps of Engineers, received cuts. NSBA supported amendments to the bill. H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Legislation would allow the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2187 - The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rewrite the accredited investor definition and would codify the current financial thresholds so that they may not be raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) except by statute. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - The Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 3784 - The SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 This bill would establish an Office of the Small Business Advocate within the SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses and to be a resource for small businesses. NSBA supports H.R. 4168 - Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act The measure will require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to recommendations made during the annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 The bill introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Legislation would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports H.R. 4773 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Legislation would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Measure would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.R. 4852 - the Private Placement Improvement Act Would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the requirements for Regulation D offerings. It would also direct the SEC to revise rules regarding 506 offerings of a private fund to characterize as an accredited investor a knowledgeable employee of that private fund or the funds investment advisor. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4854 - Supporting Americas Innovators Act Legislation would amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4855 - Fix Crowdfunding Act Measure would amend the crowdfunding provisions included in the Jobs Act and would increase the crowdfunding limit from $1 million to $5 million. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4909 - FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4909 authorizes $610 billion in spending for the DOD and also makes a number of changes to the procurement process for small firms. NSBA supports H.R. 5076 - Main Street Fairness Act Establishes that businesses that file their taxes as pass-through income-sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations-will never pay a higher tax rate than their larger counterparts. NSBA supports H.R. 5156 - Small Business Credit Card Act of 2016 Legislation would further protect small-business owners credit cards from unfair and deceptive practices of credit card companies. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports H.J.Res. 95 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act to protect workers, students, nonprofit organizations, and small-business owners from the consequences of the Department of Labors controversial overtime rule. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act The bill introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act The bill would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Legislation amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Measure would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 The bill would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small businesses which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2707 - Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act Legislation would nullify the Department of Labors overtime exemption rule and would require DOL to perform an economic analysis of how changes to overtime regulations will impact nonprofits, small businesses, and employers in other vulnerable industry sectors before issuing a new rule. NSBA supports S. 2724 - Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 Legislation would effectively eliminate Chevron Deference when courts review agency actions. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S. 2792 - Rapid Innovation Fund Enhancement Act of 2016 Legislation would reform the RIF program to ensure small businesses are always able to participate. NSBA supports S. 2793 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 The legislation would permanently reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are currently set to expire in 2017. NSBA supports S. 2812 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation would permanently reauthorize the SBIR and STTR programs. NSBA supports S. 2847 - Prove It Act Legislation would allow the Chief Counsel of Advocacy to challenge an agency certification of no significant impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. NSBA is monitoring S. 2898 - the Small Business National Security Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would allow SBIR and STTR small businesses to more easily contract to do follow-on work. NSBA supports S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Review Act Resolution This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the WOTUS rule which EPA finalized in May 2015. NSBA supports S.J.Res.34 A resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would block implementation of the administrations overtime rule. NSBA supports
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; Proposed Section 385 Regulations
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 25, S. 155, Fair Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 725, Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2015 H.R. 1105, S. 860, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 173 Death Tax Repeal Act Issues related to H.R. 173 Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act H.R. 1040, Flat Tax Act H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act H.R. 1544 Sensible Estate Tax of 2015 HR 2096 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S 1212 Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: $361,431 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act, all provisions; tax reform, no specific legislation; oppose imposition of Value Added Tax, National Retail Sales Tax; HR 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act, all provisions; H.R. 2510, To amend the IRC to make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; S.1660, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation, all provisions; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act, all provisions; repatriation issues generally; S.155, Fair Tax Act of 2015; H.R. 5074, Main Street Fairness Act, all provisions; Proposed Section 385 Regulations
Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor federal and legislative action related to the marketing and advertising of tobacco products. Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. House Draft Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. S. 2956, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017. H.R. 5054, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 636: Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 155: Fair Tax Act of 2015: provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1736: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1907: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 2117: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property; provisions related to revenue and funding S Res 472: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; provisions related to carbon tax Discussions related to Tax Blueprint Discussion related to tax reform and corporate integration Discussions related to proposed Department of Treasury/IRS Section 385 Regulations; provisions related to debt to equity rules
Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to the tax treatment of financial products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, employer-provided qualified and non-qualified benefit programs, and health insurance: S. Amdt. 947, H.R. 27, H.R. 1544, H.R.1040, S. 155, H.R.362, H.R. 4294, S. 2505, H.R. 557, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4469, H.R. 3050 and S. 2750.
Client expense: $568,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Legislation seeks to promote energy efficiency inside the federal government and improve the security of energy-related infrastructure primarily by expanding the Department of Energys authorities. NSBA supports H.R. 9 - Innovation Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports H.R. 644 - the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act The legislation authorizes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and improves the flow of legitimate trade by modernizing the automated import and export system. NSBA supports H.R. 703 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act Would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 1105 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as cut the top gift tax rate. NSBA supports H.R. 1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports H.R. 2045 - TROL Act Allows the FTC to go after patent trolls which often target small business patent holders. NSBA supports H.R. 2187 - The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rewrite the accredited investor definition and would codify the current financial thresholds so that they may not be raised by the SEC except by statute. NSBA supports H.R. 2775 - the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 The bill allows states that meet simplification requirements to require remote sellers to collect taxes due on items purchased by consumers in those states. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports H.R. 3784 - The SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 This bill would establish an Office of the Small Business Advocate within SEC to advocate on behalf of small businesses and to be a resource for small businesses. NSBA supports H.R. 4168 - Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act Will require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to recommendations made during the annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. NSBA supports H.R. 4341 - Defending Americas Small Contractors Act of 2016 Introduces a number of reforms to increase transparency and the ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace. NSBA supports H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act The bill cuts the corporate income tax to 25 percent; limits the top tax rate on non-corporate business income to 25 percent; allows businesses to deduct investment costs when they occur (full expensing); eliminates most business tax credits and many deductions; and moves to a territorial tax system like most developed nations. NSBA is monitoring H.R. 4498 - Helping Angels Lead our Startups (HALOS) Act The measure is designed to make it easier for businesses to notify potential investors of their offerings as well as provide a statutory definition for angel investor group. NSBA supports H.R. 4612 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports H.R. 4638 - Main Street Growth Act The legislation seeks to make small business offerings more attractive to investors by creating venture exchanges which will bring together buyers and sellers for of venture securities. NSBA supports H.R. 4783 - Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 Legislation would reauthorize the SBIR/STTR programs through 2022. NSBA supports H.R. 4831 - S-Corp Bill Would amend the tax code to clarify that shareholders in an S-Corp. who acquired their shares through crowdfunding would not count against the 100 shareholder cap. NSBA supports H.R. 4850 - Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act Would create an exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act for certain small securities offerings. NSBA supports H.J. Res. 71 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA Supports H.J. Res. 72 - Clean Power Plan - Congressional Review Act This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the Clean Power Plan regulations promulgated by the EPA to cut carbon emissions. NSBA supports S. 155 - the Fair Tax Act To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states. NSBA supports S. 632 - STRONG Patent Act Introduces modest patent reforms that would afford small businesses greater protections for their patents. NSBA supports S.698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 The bill would require eCommerce sellers who gross over $1million in remote (out-of-state) sales per year to collect sales tax from buyers in all 45 states (plus D.C.) that impose a sales tax. NSBA is monitoring S. 1137 - PATENT Act Reforms the patent system and introduces measures that would make it more difficult for small businesses to defend their patents. NSBA opposes S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act The legislation would require the EPA to rewrite the waters of the U.S. rule. NSBA supports S. 1584 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Would remove the renewable fuel standard. NSBA is monitoring S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 Creates a procedure whereby the president can require independent regulatory agencies to comply with the same rulemaking requirements that other agencies do. NSBA supports S. 1683 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act of 2015 This bill would create a special commission to review and repeal regulatory requirements which could be removed without significant impact to the regulations overall effectiveness. NSBA supports S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow an employer with fewer than 50 employees that does not offer group health insurance coverage to establish a health reimbursement arrangement. NSBA supports S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 Creates a right of action in federal court for trade secrets violations and creates mechanisms to prevent the release of trade secret information. NSBA supports S. 2006 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Amends the APA to require that regulating agencies do more thorough examinations of the costs and benefits of promulgating regulations. NSBA supports S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Would make a number of changes impacting the security and the reliability of the energy grid. NSBA supports S. 2582 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 Would prevent agencies from proposing or finalizing regulations from the day after elections to the day of the next presidential inauguration. NSBA supports S. 2696 - Protect Small Business Jobs Act of 2016 Would create a six month grace period for first time regulations violations by small business which do not place anyone in imminent danger. NSBA supports S. 2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 This legislation will make changes to existing venue requirements in patent infringement litigation. NSBA opposes S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Review Act Resolution This resolution would invoke the Congressional Review Act and roll back the WOTUS rule which EPA finalized in May 2015. NSBA supports S.Con. Res. 25 This expressed the sense of Congress that no deal reached during the Paris climate change conference would have force in the U.S. unless it was approved by Congress. NSBA is monitoring.
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor passage and implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Tobacco
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor federal legislation and activity related to the tobacco industry. Monitor all federal and legislative action related to e-cigarettes. Monitor the implementation of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (P.L. 113-3). Monitor the treatment of tobacco under proposed trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor FDA action related to menthol cigarettes (Docket No. FDA2013N0521). Monitor FDA action related to deeming tobacco products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA2014N0189). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2015. S. 155, Fair Tax Act. H.R. 43, Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 144, Max Tax Act. H.R. 478, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. S. 430, Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2015. H.R. 662, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. S. 441, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015. H.R. 919, CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 522, Protecting and Retaining Our Childrens Health Insurance Program Act of 2015. H.R. 1375, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 1517, Stop Selling and Marketing to Our Kids E-Cigarettes Act. H.R. 1749, STOP Act. S. 450, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2015. S. 1129, Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act. H.R. 1848, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. S. 974, Children Dont Belong on Tobacco Farms Act. H.R. 2058, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015. H.R. 2423, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. H.R. 3042, To amend the Jenkins Act to prevent the interstate sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco to minors in violation of law. H.R. 3242, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 3444, Medicaid and CHIP Territory Fraud Prevention Act. H.R. 3656, Tobacco to 21 Act. S. 2100, Tobacco to 21 Act. H.R. 3840, Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2015. H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016. H.R. 4710, End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015. H. Con. Res. 125, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. Draft Senate Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft Senate Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017. Draft House Legislation, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017.
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 636: Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; provisions related to taxes S. 155: Fair Tax Act of 2015: provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1736: Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 1907: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 2117: A bill to prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property; provisions related to revenue and funding Discussions related to Section 199 and integration proposals
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.155 - Tax Reform Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
| Republican |
| GA |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | TX |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $34,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $43,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE