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Startup Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to conditional permanent resident status up to 50,000 aliens who have earned a master's or doctorate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM field) and permit such an alien to remain in the United States: (1) for up to one year after the expiration of the alien's student visa, if the alien is searching for STEM field employment; and (2) indefinitely if the alien remains actively engaged in a STEM field. Removes a STEM alien's conditional status after five years of maintaining eligibility during the entire five-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to issue conditional immigrant visas to up to 75,000 qualified alien entrepreneurs. Removes such conditional basis after four years of maintaining qualified entrepreneur status. Eliminates the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based visas. Increases the per country numerical limitation for family based immigrants from 7% to 15% of the total number of family-sponsored visas. Amends the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 to eliminate the provision requiring the reduction of annual People's Republic of China immigrant visas to offset status adjustments under such Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide a permanent full tax exclusion on gain from the sale or exchange of qualified small business stock held for more than five years, (2) repeal the minimum tax preference and the 28% capital gains rate on such stock, and (3) provide a limited tax credit for certain startup small businesses. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use certain federal agency extramural budget funds to award grants to institutions of higher education for initiatives to improve commercialization and transfer of technology. Requires the head of any federal or independent regulatory agency, before issuing a notice of rule making in connection with the issuance of a proposed major rule, to complete a review that, among other things, analyzes the problem that the rule intends to address, and identifies and analyzes the rule's expected impact on state, local, and tribal governments, as well as on the ability of new businesses to form and expand. Requires a cost-benefit analysis before rule issuance. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to regularly compile: (1) information from each of the states and the District of Columbia on laws that affect the formation and growth of new businesses, and (2) quantitative and qualitative information on U.S. businesses that are not more than one year old.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. Issues relating to creating a "one-stop-shop" for entrepreneurs to engage with federal, state and local governments - no specific legislation. Efforts to allow entrepreneurs to incubate in surplus government office buildings or agency office space - no specific legislation. Issues related to 8A certification program - H.R. 4909 and S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 1025 Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 S.181 Startup Act H.R. 5801 Protect and Grow American Jobs Act
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Immigration Reform H.R. 213, Fairness for High Skills Immigration Act S.181, Start Up Act S.153, Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2015 S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals Who Dream of Growing Our Economy (BRIDGE) Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
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Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 34: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research). H.R. 1119: Research and Development Efficiency Act Legislation to improve the efficiency of federal research and development, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 5583: University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act Legislation to streamline and harmonize federal research regulations on institutions of higher education, and for other purposes (ALL).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $147,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill. S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act.
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015; H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Appropriations for student loan programs; Draft Skills Visa Act of 2015; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; H.R.213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 and funding for computer sciences education; H.R. 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers; H-1B program reforms; recapture and prioritization of green cards for high skilled; per-country visa limitations for high skilled; S. 153, Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 (I-Squared Act); H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Administrations Executive Action on Immigration provisions related to high-skilled workforce and H-1B and L visas; L-1 visa classification and guidance regarding specialized knowledge; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; draft Skills Visa Act; H.R.213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; No bill number, High-Skilled Integrity and Fairness Act of 2015, all provisions; HR 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; H.R. 1268, Energy Efficient Government Technology Act; S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; issues related to top level domain names by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); Executive Order creating a National Strategic Computing (NSCI) initiative; funding for National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) in high-performance computing (HPC); Draft Compliance with Court Orders Act of 2016.
Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.213 -- Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes. S.181 - Startup Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS)to adjust to conditional permanent resident status up to 50,000 aliens who have earned a master's or doctorate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM field) and permit such an alien to remain in the United States: (1) for up to one year after the expiration of the alien's student visa, if the alien is searching for STEM field employment; and (2) indefinitely if the alien remains actively engaged in a STEM field.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. Issues relating to creating a "one-stop-shop" for entrepreneurs to engage with federal, state and local governments - no specific legislation. Efforts to allow entrepreneurs to incubate in surplus government office buildings or agency office space - no specific legislation. Issues related to 8A certification program - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers; H-1B program reforms; recapture and prioritization of green cards for high skilled; per-country visa limitations for high skilled; S. 153, Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 (I-Squared Act); H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Administrations Executive Action on Immigration provisions related to high-skilled workforce and H-1B and L visas; L-1 visa classification and guidance regarding specialized knowledge; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; draft Skills Visa Act; H.R.213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015; H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Appropriations for student loan programs; Draft Skills Visa Act of 2015; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; H.R.213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; H.R. 1268, Energy Efficient Government Technology Act; S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; issues related to top level domain names by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); Executive Order creating a National Strategic Computing (NSCI) initiative; funding for National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) in high-performance computing (HPC); Draft Compliance with Court Orders Act of 2016.
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act including provisions relating to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2017 H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 S.181 Startup Act H.R. 5801 Protect and Grow American Jobs Act
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 6: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Immigration Reform H.R. 213, Fairness for High Skills Immigration Act S.181, Start Up Act S.153, Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2015
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $177,513 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $176,233 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R.213 -- Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes. S.181 - Startup Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS)to adjust to conditional permanent resident status up to 50,000 aliens who have earned a master's or doctorate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM field) and permit such an alien to remain in the United States: (1) for up to one year after the expiration of the alien's student visa, if the alien is searching for STEM field employment; and (2) indefinitely if the alien remains actively engaged in a STEM field.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $157,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5398, Immigration for a Competitive America Act of 2016 H.R. 5634, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016 S. 2827, Willing Workers and Willing Employers Act of 2016 S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Potential legislation related to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program; administrative changes to the EB-5 regional center program; changes by Department of Labor to the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process
Client expense: $22,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015; H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Appropriations for student loan programs; Draft Skills Visa Act of 2015; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers; H-1B program reforms; recapture and prioritization of green cards for high skilled; per-country visa limitations for high skilled; S. 153, Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 (I-Squared Act); H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Administrations Executive Action on Immigration provisions related to high-skilled workforce and H-1B and L visas; L-1 visa classification and guidance regarding specialized knowledge; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; draft Skills Visa Act.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; H.R. 1268, Energy Efficient Government Technology Act; S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; issues related to top level domain names by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); Executive Order creating a National Strategic Computing (NSCI) initiative; funding for National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) in high-performance computing (HPC); Draft Compliance with Court Orders Act of 2016.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Immigration Reform H.R. 213, Fairness for High Skills Immigration Act S.181, Start Up Act S.153, Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2015
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Policy with Regard to Visiting Scholars and International Students The DREAM Act S153 Immigration Innovation Act HR213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act S181; HR962 StartUp Act S98 STEM Jobs Act Attracting Best and Brightest Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R.213 -- Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes. S.181 - Startup Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS)to adjust to conditional permanent resident status up to 50,000 aliens who have earned a master's or doctorate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM field) and permit such an alien to remain in the United States: (1) for up to one year after the expiration of the alien's student visa, if the alien is searching for STEM field employment; and (2) indefinitely if the alien remains actively engaged in a STEM field.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 Official Title: To prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 Official Title: a bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). S. 289: American Cures Act Official Title: A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 Official Title: to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 Official Title: A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act Official Title: to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL) H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 Official Title: A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
Immigration Reform H.R. 213, Fairness for High Skills Immigration Act S.181, Start Up Act S.153, Immigration Innovation ("I-Squared") Act of 2015
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; H.R. 1268, Energy Efficient Government Technology Act; S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; issues related to top level domain names by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); Executive Order creating a National Strategic Computing (NSCI) initiative; funding for National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) in high-performance computing (HPC).
Client expense: $1,045,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers; H-1B program reforms; recapture and prioritization of green cards for high skilled; per-country visa limitations for high skilled; S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015; H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Administrations Executive Action on Immigration provisions related to high-skilled workforce and H-1B and L visas; L-1 visa classification and guidance regarding specialized knowledge; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015; draft Skills Visa Act.
Client expense: $1,045,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 1020, STEM Education Act of 2015; S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015; H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015; H.R. 467, STEM Opportunities Act of 2015; S. 181, Startup Act; Appropriations for student loan programs; Draft Skills Visa Act of 2015; S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,045,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, including provisions relating to H-1B and L-1 visa fees H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S.Con.Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to S. Amendment 1025 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
Client expense: $15,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S.153 Immigration Innovation Act of 2015; S.181 Startup Act
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015, entire bill. H.R. 962/S. 181, The Startup Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $133,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE