Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

*Supported H.R. 898/S. 1685, the Credit Score Competition Act of 2015, that would require Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) to adopt more than one credit scoring model for mortgage finance underwriting. *Supported HR 435, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, to amend to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)to remove impediments found in state or local laws which restrict full file reporting to consumer reporting agencies by such non-traditional information furnishers as energy and telecommunications utilities and other service providers. *Opposed S. 744/H.R. 2683, Protecting Veterans Credit Act, which would prohibit credit bureaus from reporting medical debt arising from the Veterans Choice program. *Reviewed S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which proposed to add a credit freeze, veterans medical debt and credit monitoring provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 555, Amateur Radio Parity Act --monitor status of H.R. 555 in the U.S. Senate S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --monitor status of S. 1685 in the U.S. Senate --monitor Senate Commerce Committee action on S. 1685 --general communication with Sen. Wicker and Sen. Nelson re: S. 1685

Client expense: $34,650 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., SENATE

H.R. 555, Amateur Radio Parity Act --monitor status of H.R. 555 in the U.S. Senate S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --monitor status of S. 1685 in the U.S. Senate --monitor Senate Commerce Committee action on S. 1685 --general communication with Sen. Wicker and Sen. Nelson re: S. 1685

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301 and S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301 and S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act --meetings with House Energy & Commerce Committee staff and House offices in support of amendments to H.R. 1301 to permit HAM radio broadcasting in deed restricted communities while ensuring that HAM radio broadcasters use antennas that reflect the aesthetics and physical characteristics of structures and land within the community S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act --meetings with House Energy & Commerce Committee staff and House offices in support of amendments to H.R. 1301 to permit HAM radio broadcasting in deed restricted communities while ensuring that HAM radio broadcasters use antennas that reflect the aesthetics and physical characteristics of structures and land within the community S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

Client expense: $32,850 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301 and S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act --meetings with House Energy & Commerce Committee staff and House offices in support of amendments to H.R. 1301 to permit HAM radio broadcasting in deed restricted communities while ensuring that HAM radio broadcasters use antennas that reflect the aesthetics and physical characteristics of structures and land within the community S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301 and S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 --meetings with House Energy & Commerce Committee staff and House offices in support of amendments to H.R. 1301 to permit HAM radio broadcasting in deed restricted communities while ensuring that HAM radio broadcasters use antennas that reflect the aesthetics and physical characteristics of structures and land within the community S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

Client expense: $52,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 --meetings with House Energy & Commerce Committee staff and House offices in support of amendments to H.R. 1301 to permit HAM radio broadcasting in deed restricted communities while ensuring that HAM radio broadcasters use antennas that reflect the aesthetics and physical characteristics of structures and land within the community S. 1685, Amateur Radio Parity Act --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301 and S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

Client expense: $52,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685 --preparation and lobbying in support of amendments to S. 1685

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); prevents certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); clarifies the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care standards. S. 1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); extends health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 3077 (TELE-MED Act of 2013); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act and introduction of S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in oppositon to S. 1685

Client expense: $52,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods.

Client expense: $52,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); prevents certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); clarifies the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care standards. H.R. 1470/H.R. 2/S. 810 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S. 1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); extends health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. H.R. 2603/S. 1475 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 3077 (TELE-MED Act of 2013); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. Lobbying with regard to Takata airbag recall.

Lobbied in support of H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act and introduction of S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Monitored and lobbied in opposition to the Federal Communications Commisison's plan to consolidate field offices of the Enforcement Bureau.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to S. 1685

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE

Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice reform proposals generally, including issues relating to practice guidelines for providers and health courts. H.R. 1473/S. 1769 (Standard of Care Protection Act); prevents certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. H.R. 4750 (Standard of Care Protection Act of 2014); clarifies the treatment of health care provider standards of care under Federal health care standards. H.R. 1470/H.R. 2/S. 810 (SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act); specific interest in provision enacting "Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Provider Standards of Care," to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care. S. 1685/H.R. 2957 (Behavioral Health Information Technology Act); extends health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers. H.R. 3717 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act); specific interest in provision enacting the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and to limit the liability of such providers; and in provision limiting liability of volunteer health care providers. Lobbying with regard to H.R. __ (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Draft Bill); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 281 (Every Child is a Blessing Act); prohibits recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions, and for other purposes. S. 707 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act); provides certain protections from civil liability with respect to the emergency administration of opioid overdose drugs. H.R. 2135 (Cardiac Arrest Survival Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators. H.R. 3077 (TELE-MED Act of 2013); amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit certain Medicare providers licensed in a state to provide telemedicine to certain Medicare beneficiaries in a different state. General lobbying with regard to liability of rental car companies. S. 689/H.R. 921 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.