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Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expired and expiring tax provisions affecting individual and business taxpayers and the energy sector. (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should pursue a process of comprehensive tax reform, (2) Congress should eliminate temporary provisions in the Internal Revenue Code by making permanent those provisions that merit permanency and by allowing others to expire, and (3) a major focus of the tax reform process should be fostering economic growth and lowering tax rates by broadening the tax base. TITLE I--PROVISIONS THAT EXPIRED IN 2014 Subtitle A--Individual Tax Extenders (Sec. 101) Extends through 2016 the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Expands such deduction to include expenses in connection with the professional development activities of an educator. (Sec. 102) Extends through 2016 the exclusion from gross income of imputed income from the discharge of acquisition indebtedness for a principal residence. (Sec. 103) Extends through 2016 the equalization of the tax exclusion for employer-paid mass transit and parking benefits. Expands such exclusion to include bike sharing programs. (Sec. 104) Extends through 2016: the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; the tax deduction for state and local general sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes; the tax deduction for contributions of property made for conservation purposes; the deduction from gross income for qualified tuition and related expenses; and tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes. Subtitle B--Business Tax Extenders (Sec. 111) Extends through 2016 the tax credit for research expenditures. Allows a qualified small business (i.e., a corporation or partnership with gross receipts less than $5 million in a taxable year) to elect a credit against payroll tax liability, up to $250,000, in lieu of taking a research tax credit. (Sec. 112) Extends through 2016 the low-income housing tax credit rate for newly constructed non-federally subsidized buildings. Allows through 2016 a 4% housing tax credit for non-federally subsidized existing buildings. (Sec. 113) Amends the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 to extend through 2016 the exemption of the basic military housing allowance from the income test for programs financed by tax-exempt housing bonds. (Sec. 114) Extends through 2016: the Indian employment tax credit; the tax credit for railroad track maintenance expenditures; the tax credit for mine rescue team training expenditures; and differential wage payments to employees who are active duty members of the Uniformed Services. (Sec. 115) Increases the national limitation amount for the new markets tax credit through 2016. Extends through 2021 the period for carryover of unused limitation amounts. (Sec. 119) Extends through 2016 the work opportunity tax credit. Allows a credit for the hiring of a qualified long-term unemployment recipient (unemployed for not less than 27 consecutive weeks). (Sec. 120) Extends through 2016 the authority for issuing qualified zone academy bonds for the financing of public school facilities. Reduces the private business contribution requirement for such bonds from 10% to 5% of the proceeds of the bond issue. (Sec. 121) Extends through 2016: the classification, for depreciation purposes, of certain race horses as three-year property; accelerated depreciation of qualified leasehold improvements, qualified restaurant buildings and improvements, and qualified retail improvements; the classification, for depreciation purposes, of motorsports entertainment complexes as seven-year property; accelerated depreciation of business property on Indian reservations; the additional 50% depreciation allowance (bonus depreciation) for business assets and the election to accelerate the alternative minimum tax credit in lieu of bonus depreciation; the deduction for charitable deductions of food inventory by taxpayers other than C corporations; the increased expensing allowance for business assets, computer software, and qualified real property (i.e., leasehold improvement, restaurant property, and retail improvement property); the election to expense mine safety equipment; the expensing allowance for certain film and television productions and the cost of live theatrical productions; the deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico; tax rules relating to payments between controlled foreign corporations and dividends of regulated investment companies; the subpart F income exemption for income derived in the active conduct of a banking, finance, or insurance business; the tax rule exempting dividends, interest, rents, and royalties received or accrued from certain controlled foreign corporations by a related entity from treatment as foreign holding company income; the 100% exclusion from gross income of gain from the sale of small business stock; the basis adjustment rule for stock of an S corporation making charitable contributions of property; the reduction to five years of the recognition period for the built-in gains of S corporations; tax incentives for investment in empowerment zones; the increased amount of distilled spirit excise taxes paid to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; and the American Samoa economic development tax credit. Subtitle C--Energy Tax Extenders (Sec. 151) Extends through 2016 the tax credit for residential energy efficiency improvements. Modifies energy efficiency standards for windows, doors, skylights, roofing, water heaters, biomass stoves, and oil furnace or hot water boilers. Extends through 2016: the tax credit for new qualified fuel cell motor vehicles; the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; the tax credit for second generation biofuel production; the tax credit for the production of electricity from Indian coal facilities placed in service before 2009; the tax credit for the production of electricity from wind, biomass, geothermal energy, landfill gas, trash, qualified hydropower, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy facilities; the tax credit for energy efficient new homes; the special depreciation allowance for second generation biofuel plant property; the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions of qualified electric facilities; and the excise tax credit for alternative fuels. (Sec. 155) Modifies and extends through 2016 the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel. TITLE II--PROVISION THAT EXPIRED IN 2013 (Sec. 201) Revises and extends through 2016 the tax credit for two-wheeled plug-in electric vehicles. TITLE III--REVENUE PROVISIONS (Sec. 301) Excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount received by a non-corporate taxpayer as a clean coal power grant, award, or allowance under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. (Sec. 302) Allows the consolidation of remuneration paid to a motion picture project worker by a motion picture project employer in a calendar year for employment tax purposes. (Sec. 303) Equalizes the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas by establishing a rate of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for liquefied petroleum gas and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for liquefied natural gas. (Sec. 304) Requires mortgage interest information returns to include: (1) the amount of the outstanding mortgage at the beginning of the calendar year, (2) the address of the property securing such mortgage, and (3) the date of the origination of the mortgage. TITLE IV--BUDGETARY EFFECTS (Sec. 401) Prohibits the budgetary effects of this Act from being entered on any PAYGO scorecard.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.
Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. With written report No. 114-118.
Introduced in Senate
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2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $56,250
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,581
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,315
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $17,588
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: $90,827 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: $90,827 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $57,245
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,479
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $39,566
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,433
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $56,684
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,466
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,461
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,376
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1246 Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act S.1946 Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 S.3264 Stabenow/Menendez Tax Bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,044
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 and S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - Issues related to paper recycling. S. 1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 - issues related to paper recycling.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 - issues related to paper recycling.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 and S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - issues related to paper recycling. H.R. 5055 & S. 2804 - Energy and Water Appropriations - issues related to paper recycling. S. 1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 - issues related to paper recycling.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Nunes Tax Reform Plan; Presidents' Proposal: "Qualified Public Infrastructure Bond or QPIB (FY 2016 budget proposal)"; Reps Hultgren, Ruppersberger House leadership letter in support of municipal bonds; S. 1946; IRS (Reg 129067-15); HR 2209;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Nunes Tax Reform Plan; Presidents' Proposal: "Qualified Public Infrastructure Bond or QPIB (FY 2016 budget proposal)"; Reps Hultgren, Ruppersberger House leadership letter in support of municipal bonds; S. 1946; IRS (Reg 129067-15); HR 2209;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax incentives for producing electricity from biomass; Extenders Bill, S. 1946 (Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.1246 Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act S.1946 Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $62,767
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1946 Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 HR 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 45 (113th): To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 (Medical Device Tax) H.R. 636 - Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act (Sec. 179) H.R. 1185 - Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act of 2015 (Flexible Spending Accounts) H.R. 1842 - Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2015 (Student Loan Tax Deduction) H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Dietary Guidelines; tobacco rider; dental research programs; child nutrition programs; appropriations for IHS, AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies) H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act (HRAs) H.R. 5447 - Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 (HRAs) S. 149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act (Medical Device Tax) S. 536 - Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2015 (Student Loan Tax Deduction) S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act (HRAs) S. 1827 - Small Business Tax Compliance Relief Act of 2015 (Cash accounting) S. 1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 (Section 179 tax deduction) S. 3060 - Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 (HRAs) Business Tax Reform
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.J.Res.38 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to the extent to which employers may use incentives to encourage employees to participate in wellness programs that ask the employees to respond to disability-related inquiries or undergo medical examinations. Oversight/Implementation/Amendments to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) - Sections 1201; 1301; 1302; 1303; 1311; 1341; 1401; 1411; 1412; 1414; 1502; 1511; 1512; 1513; 1514; 4205; 9001; 9010 H.R. 30 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. S. 30 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1189/S. 620 - To clarify rules relating to nondiscriminatory employer wellness programs as such programs relate to premium discounts, rebates, or modifications to otherwise applicable cost sharing under group health plans. H.R 1270/S. 254 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. H.R. 2050 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 879 - To repeal the Cadillac Tax on middle class Americans health plans. H.R. 1886 - To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2712 - To streamline the employer reporting process and strengthen the eligibility verification process for the health care premium tax credit and cost-sharing subsidy, and for other purposes. H.R. 2017 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A. H.R. 928/S. 183 - To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3112 - BE OPEN Act S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015 S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 592 / S. 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 S.1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 S.2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 5947/S.3409 - Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2016 H.R. 644 - America Gives More Act of 2015 H.R. 1105 / S. 860 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 1675 / S. 576 - Encouraging Employee Ownership Act of 2015 S. 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 2775 - Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015 S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 House Ways and Means Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 H.Con.Res. 69 - Expressing the sense of Congress that any reform or repeal of the last-in, first-out method of accounting for inventories (LIFO) would cause irreparable and unnecessary damage to United States. H.R. 765 - Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 S.1946 - Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 S.2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR ___ American Business Competitiveness Tax Reform Draft Legislation; HR 1 Tax Reform Act; HR 2821 Partnership Audit Simplification Act; S 1656 Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S 1946 Tax Relief Extension Act; Legislative efforts concerning tax reform proposals relating to energy policy.
Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax reform proposals. Transfer pricing, treaty, foreign tax credit, international tax, and foreign tax issues. S. 1946, Tax Relief Act of 2015. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2781 and H.R. 3842, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 5658, TALENT Act H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service H.R. 6428, to Provide for Two-Year Prohibition of Employment in a Career Civil Service Position for Political Appointees H.R. 6431, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act H.R. 6450, to Amend the Inspector General Act H.R. 6451, to Improve Government-wide Management of Federal Property H.R. 6466, Establishing a Website for Federal Government Apps S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC S. 3486, to Establish in Statute the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program S. 3494, CBP HiRe Act S. 3528, to Provide Managerial Training for Federal Government Supervisors
Client expense: $201,357 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative activity related to tax issues in general S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 1487, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 791, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 813, FORECAST Act H.R. 1647 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 1228 North American Energy Infrastructure Act S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016; PL 114-113 H.R. 4427, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act House Republican tax reform blueprint
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General issues related to tax S. 791, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 156, Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions S. 1276 Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 2822 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1645 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016; PL 114-113 House Republican tax reform blueprint H.R. 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Charitable tax issues and other general tax and budget issues; the Presidents Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal; HR 644 (Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015), S 1159 (Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2015), S 1946 (Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015), HR 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax incentives for producing electricity from biomass; Extenders Bill, S. 1946 (Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
R&D tax credit enhancement; the Presidents Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal; HR 880 (American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015) (Brady-Larson); Tax Reform legislation; S 1946 (Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015); HR 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016); HR 5187 (REACH Act of 2016).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax reform proposals; Taxation of hotel room reservations made over the Internet. S. 915, Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015; H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S.1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015; S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Form 1099 reform.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General matters related to the Renewable Fuels Standard, Production Tax Credit, and other policies that directly affect the U.S. biodiesel industry; H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act; H.R. 4181, S. 2353, Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 5240, Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General matters related to the Renewable Fuels Standard, Production Tax Credit, and other policies that directly affect the U.S. biodiesel industry; H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act; H.R. 4181, S. 2353, Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 5240, Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $57,415
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,170
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. ___, American Business Competitiveness Act H.R. 972, Managed Carbon Price Act S.Con.Res.1, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 27, Tax Code Termination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,457
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE