An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016
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An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to USDA for Agricultural Programs, including: the Office of the Secretary; the Economic Research Service; the National Agricultural Statistics Service; the Agricultural Research Service; the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration; the Food Safety and Inspection Service; the Farm Service Agency; the Risk Management Agency; the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund; and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. Provides appropriations to USDA for Conservation Programs and Rural Development Programs. Provides appropriations to USDA for the Food and Nutrition Service, including: Child Nutrition Programs; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program); the Commodity Assistance Program; and Nutrition Programs Administration. Provides appropriations to USDA for the Foreign Agricultural Service, including Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants. Provides appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration and the Farm Credit Administration. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for: Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance, the Regulatory Program, the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Expenses, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and to the Bureau of Reclamation. Provides appropriations to DOE for Energy Programs, including Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Nuclear Energy, Fossil Energy Research and Development, Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup, and Science. Provides appropriations to DOE for: the Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and the Power Marketing Administrations. Provides appropriations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other independent agencies. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to DOT for: the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Office of Inspector General, and the Surface Transportation Board. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to HUD for: Management and Administration, Program Office Salaries and Expenses, Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, Housing Programs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Policy Development and Research, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, the Information Technology Fund, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Access Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Sets forth permissible, restricted, and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions and prescription drug abuse. Specific Legislation: 1. Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2. Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111- 353) 3. Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4. Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111- 296) 5. Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6. Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7. Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8. Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9. Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10. Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 11. National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 12. Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 13. FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 14. Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 15. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 16. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 17. Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 18. Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 19. Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 20. American Cures Act (S. 289) 21. School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 22. Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 23. Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 24. Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 25. Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 26. Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 27. Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 28. 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R 34) 29. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 30. Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 31. Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 32. Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 33. Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (H.R. 2629) 34. Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 35. Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865/S. 3101) 36. Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 37. Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 38. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 39. CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 40. Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 41. EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 42. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 43. Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 44. Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 45. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 46. Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 47. Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641/H.R. 4063) 48. Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 49. FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 50. Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 51. Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 52. Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 53. Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 54. Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 55. Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 56. School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 57. Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 58. Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 59. Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 60. Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 61. Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 62. Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 63. Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 64. Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 65. Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 66. Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 67. Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 68. Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 69. Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 70. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 71. Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 72. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 73. Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 74. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 75. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 76. On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 77. Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 78. Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 79. Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 80. Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 81. Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 82. Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787) 83. FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act (S. 2837/H.R. 5393) 84. FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (S. 3067/H.R. 5485) 85. Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) 86. Hallways to Health Act (S. 2590/H.R. 4621) 87. GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 (S. 2588) 88. CLEAR Act (S. 2587) 89. TEST KIDS Act (S. 2586) 90. FUND Water Act (S. 2583) 91. NURSE Act (S. 2572) 92. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (S.J.Res.22) 93. The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775) 94. Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015 (H.R. 4000) 95. To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1085) 96. Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) 97. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026 (H.Con.Res. 125) 98. Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (S. 3136) 99. Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act (S. 2742) 100. Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act (S. 2503) 101. The Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act (S. 2055) 102. FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 103. FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 104. FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 105. FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 106. FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131) 107. FY2017 Military Construction-VA Appropriations and Zika Supplemental (H.R. 2577) 108. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 4525) 109. PREPARE Act (H.R. 3583) 110. Zika Response Appropriations Act (H.R. 5243) 111. Making Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus (H.R. 5044) 112. A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis (S. 2843) 113. FY 2017 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 3040) 114. FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2956/H.R. 5054) 115. Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016 (H.R. 5475) 116. SMASH Act (S. 3039) 117. Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act (H.R. 5003) 118. Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5325) 119. Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2017 (S. 3068/H.R. 5538) 120. Ozone Standards Implementation Act (S. 2882) 121. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (S. 2943) 122. Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2016 (H.R. 5543) 123. Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5303/S. 2848) 124. Further Continuing and Security Assistance Act (Public Law 114-254)
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations; H.R. 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (budget issues generally); H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution (budget issues generally); H.R. 2028, FY 2017 Continuing Appropriations (budget issues generally); H.R. 4955, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act; S.3240, The Pension and Budget Integrity Act.
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions and prescription drug abuse. Specific Legislation: 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353) 3.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 5.Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6.Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7.Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8.Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9.Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10.Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 11.National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 12.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 13.FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 14.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 15.Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 16.A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 17.Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 18.Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 19.Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 20.American Cures Act (S. 289) 21.School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 22.Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 23.Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 24.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 25.Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 26.Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 27.Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 28.21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) 29.Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 30.Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 31.Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 32.Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 33.Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (not yet introduced) 34.Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 35.Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865/S. 3101) 36.Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 37.Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 38.Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 39.CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 40.Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 41.EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 42.Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 43.Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 44.Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 45.Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 46.Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 47.Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641/H.R. 4063) 48.Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 49.FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 50.Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 51.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 52.Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 53.Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 54.Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 55.Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 56.School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 57.Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 58.Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 59.Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 60.Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 61.Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 62.Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 63.Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 64.Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 65.Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 66.Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 67.Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 68.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 69.Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 70.Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 71.Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 72.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 73.Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 74.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 75.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 76.On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 77.Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 78.Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 79.Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 80.Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 81.Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 82.Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787) 83.FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act (no bill number) 84.FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (no bill number) 85.Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) 86.Hallways to Health Act (S. 2590/H.R. 4621) 87.GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 (S. 2588) 88.CLEAR Act (S. 2587) 89.TEST KIDS Act (S. 2586) 90.FUND Water Act (S. 2583) 91.NURSE Act (S. 2572) 92.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (S.J.Res.22) 93.The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775) 94.Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015 (H.R. 4000) 95.To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1085) 96.Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) 97.Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026 (H.Con.Res. 125) 98.Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (S. 3136) 99.Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act (S. 2742) 100.Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act (S. 2503) 101.The Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act (S. 2055) 102.FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations request for Zika preparedness and response (no bill number) 103.FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 104.FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 105.FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 106.FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 107.FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131) 108.FY2017 Military Construction-VA Appropriations and Zika Supplemental (H.R. 2577) 109.Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 4525) 110.PREPARE Act (H.R. 3583) 111.Zika Response Appropriations Act (H.R. 5243) 112.Making Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus (H.R. 5044) 113.A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis (S. 2843) 114.FY 2017 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 3040) 115.FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2956/H.R. 5054) 116.Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016 (H.R. 5475) 117.SMASH Act (S. 3039) 118.Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act (H.R. 5003) 119.Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5325) 120.Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2017 121.Ozone Standards Implementation Act (S. 2882) 122.National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (S. 2943) 123.Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2016 (H.R. 5543)
2016 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling Oversight/Implementation of P.L. 111-353 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Sec. 4205 of P.L. 111-148 - Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes. S. 511/H.R. 913 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly. House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 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. S. 1796 - WIC Act H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. S.2217 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015 H.R. 4061/S. 2301 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes Biotechnology Labeling: Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016 HR 5298 / S 2947 - Food Date Labeling Act - whole bill S. 3108 - Food Recovery Act of 2016 H.R. 5003 - Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3040 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act of 2017 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3040 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act of 2017 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget Request H.CON.RES.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 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 House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 House Education and Workforce Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 House Ways and Means Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.J. Res. 78 - Continuing appropriations through December 22, 2015 H.R. 2250 - This measure is the Senate vehicle for continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015 H.J. Res. 75 - The Senate substituted the language of this resolution into H.R.2250 which is the vehicle for continuing appropriations. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 H.R. 2250 - This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 to extend the continuing FY2016 appropriations for federal agencies at the current annual rate until the earlier of midnight on December 16, 2015, or enactment of FY2016 appropriations legislation. The bill prevents a government shutdown when funding under current law expires on December 11, 2015. H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
| HR 2029 |
114th |
| Related bill |
| HR 2028 | 114th | Related bill |
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes SNAP - In general: adopting and maintaining the changes to the Farm Bill affecting SNAP licensed retailers H.R. 2383 - Nutritious Options for Meals Act of 2015 House Budget Resolution: H.Con.Res. 125, regarding the idea of converting SNAP into a state block grant and restricting SNAP purchases H.R. 733 the SNAP Verify Act that would require retailers to check a SNAP recipients photo ID H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 Senate Agriculture: Support the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC - "Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016" House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies S. 1539 Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 S. 1966 Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 1796 - WIC Act S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 Title VII, Sec. 759 - Repeal of country of origin labeling for beef and pork H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes. Biotechnology Labeling: Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016 H.R. 5298/S. 2947 - Food Date Labeling Act of 2016 H.R. 5003 - Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3108 - Food Recovery Act of 2016 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations; H.R. 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act (budget issues generally); H.R. 5926 (H. Rept. 114-699), FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)).
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Lobbying Issues Description: Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions and prescription drug abuse. Specific Legislation: 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353) 3.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 5.Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6.Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7.Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8.Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9.Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10.Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 11.National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 12.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 13.FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 14.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 15.Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 16.A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 17.Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 18.Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 19.Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 20.American Cures Act (S. 289) 21.School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 22.Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 23.Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 24.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 25.Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 26.Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 27.Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 28.21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) 29.Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 30.Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 31.Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 32.Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 33.Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (not yet introduced) 34.Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 35.Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865/S. 3101) 36.Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 37.Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 38.Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 39.CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 40.Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 41.EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 42.Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 43.Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 44.Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 45.Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 46.Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 47.Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641/H.R. 4063) 48.Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 49.FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 50.Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 51.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 52.Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 53.Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 54.Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 55.Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 56.School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 57.Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 58.Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 59.Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 60.Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 61.Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 62.Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 63.Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 64.Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 65.Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 66.Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 67.Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 68.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 69.Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 70.Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 71.Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 72.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 73.Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 74.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 75.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 76.On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 77.Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 78.Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 79.Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 80.Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 81.Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 82.Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787) 83.FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act (no bill number) 84.FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (no bill number) 85.Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) 86.Hallways to Health Act (S. 2590/H.R. 4621) 87.GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 (S. 2588) 88.CLEAR Act (S. 2587) 89.TEST KIDS Act (S. 2586) 90.FUND Water Act (S. 2583) 91.NURSE Act (S. 2572) 92.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (S.J.Res.22) 93.The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775) 94.Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015 (H.R. 4000) 95.To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1085) 96.Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) 97.Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026 (H.Con.Res. 125) 98.Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (S. 3136) 99.Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act (S. 2742) 100.Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act (S. 2503) 101.The Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act (S. 2055) 102.FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations request for Zika preparedness and response (no bill number) 103.FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 104.FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 105.FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 106.FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 107.FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131) 108.FY2017 Military Construction-VA Appropriations and Zika Supplemental (H.R. 2577) 109.Public Health Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 4525) 110.PREPARE Act (H.R. 3583) 111.Zika Response Appropriations Act (H.R. 5243) 112.Making Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika virus (H.R. 5044) 113.A bill to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address the Zika crisis (S. 2843) 114.FY 2017 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 3040) 115.FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 2956/H.R. 5054) 116.Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016 (H.R. 5475) 117.SMASH Act (S. 3039) 118.Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act (H.R. 5003)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling Oversight/Implementation of P.L. 111-353 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Sec. 4205 of P.L. 111-148 - Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes. S. 511/H.R. 913 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly. House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 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. S. 1796 - WIC Act H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. S.2217 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015 H.R. 4061/S. 2301 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes Biotechnology Labeling: Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016 HR 5298 / S 2947 - Food Date Labeling Act - whole bill S. 3108 - Food Recovery Act of 2016 H.R. 5003 - Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3040 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act of 2017 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3040 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act of 2017 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget Request H.CON.RES.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 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 House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 House Education and Workforce Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 House Ways and Means Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.J. Res. 78 - Continuing appropriations through December 22, 2015 H.R. 2250 - This measure is the Senate vehicle for continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015 H.J. Res. 75 - The Senate substituted the language of this resolution into H.R.2250 which is the vehicle for continuing appropriations. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 H.R. 2250 - This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 to extend the continuing FY2016 appropriations for federal agencies at the current annual rate until the earlier of midnight on December 16, 2015, or enactment of FY2016 appropriations legislation. The bill prevents a government shutdown when funding under current law expires on December 11, 2015. H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes SNAP - In general: adopting and maintaining the changes to the Farm Bill affecting SNAP licensed retailers H.R. 2383 - Nutritious Options for Meals Act of 2015 House Budget Resolution: H.Con.Res. 125, regarding the idea of converting SNAP into a state block grant and restricting SNAP purchases H.R. 733 the SNAP Verify Act that would require retailers to check a SNAP recipients photo ID H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 Senate Agriculture: Support the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC - "Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016" House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 2393 - Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 S. 1539 Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 S. 1966 Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 1796 - WIC Act S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 Title VII, Sec. 759 - Repeal of country of origin labeling for beef and pork H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes. Biotechnology Labeling: Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016 H.R. 5298/S. 2947 - Food Date Labeling Act of 2016 H.R. 5003 - Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 H.R. 5054 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3108 - Food Recovery Act of 2016 S. 2956 - Agriculture Rural Development, food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2028, Senate FY 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations bill; H.R. 5054 (H. Rept. 114-531), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); H.R. 5055 (H. Rept. 114-532), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); H.R. 5293 (H. Rept. 114-577), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); H.R. 5394 (H. Rept. 114-606), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); H.R. 5485 (H. Rep. 114-624), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); H.R. 5538 (H. Rept. 114-632), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); H.R. 5634 (H. Rept. 114-668), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); H. Con. Res. 125, FY 2017 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 2804 (S. Rept. 114-236), FY 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, grid resilience, DOE-industry partnership on cyber and physical security, Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program, Cyber Mutual Assistance program, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration (ISER) program, and Transformer Reliance and Advanced Components (TRAC) program); S. 2844 (S. Rept. 114-243), FY 2017 Transportation Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Coal and Rail Interdependencies, Community Development Block Grants, and Transportation Electrification); S. 2956 (S. Rept. 114-259), FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriation legislation, (budget issues generally, De Minimis Exception Level Under the Swap Dealer Definition, Bona Fide Hedging Exemption, Financial Entity Definition and Physical Forward Contacts with Volumetric Optionality); S. 3000 (S. Rept. 114-263), FY 2017 Defense Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Enhanced Dod Collaboration on Major Storm Recovery Efforts and Enhanced Grid Resiliency); S. 3001 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, GridEx III; Cyber Mutual Assistance and Grid Hardening Investment); S. 3040, Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017; S.3067 (S. Rept. 114-280), FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation, (budget issues generally, Access to Adequate, Suitable Spectrum, Clarification of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Convergence of Energy and Telecom, Electric Utility Pole Attachment and FEC Enforcement of the Prior Approval Requirement); S. 3068 (S. Rept. 114-281), FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation (budget issues generally, Waters of the US, Coal Combustion Residual regulation, Steam Effluent Electric guidelines, Endangered Species Act, Avian Protection, Sage-Grouse Habitat Preservation and Vegetation Management); S. 3069, Senate FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience).
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S.1800, S.2129 & H.R.3049 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations act for FY2016; H.R.2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2017; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2017 (CDC appropriations & Dietary Guidelines for Americans).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget Request H.CON.RES.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 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 House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 House Education and Workforce Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 House Ways and Means Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.J. Res. 78 - Continuing appropriations through December 22, 2015 H.R. 2250 - This measure is the Senate vehicle for continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015 H.J. Res. 75 - The Senate substituted the language of this resolution into H.R.2250 which is the vehicle for continuing appropriations. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 H.R. 2250 - This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 to extend the continuing FY2016 appropriations for federal agencies at the current annual rate until the earlier of midnight on December 16, 2015, or enactment of FY2016 appropriations legislation. The bill prevents a government shutdown when funding under current law expires on December 11, 2015. H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling Oversight/Implementation of P.L. 111-353 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Sec. 4205 of P.L. 111-148 - Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes. S. 511/H.R. 913 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly. House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 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. S. 1796 - WIC Act H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. S.2217 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015 H.R. 4061/S. 2301 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes Biotechnology Labeling: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment ) to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes SNAP - In general: adopting and maintaining the changes to the Farm Bill affecting SNAP licensed retailers H.R. 2383 - Nutritious Options for Meals Act of 2015 House Budget Resolution: H.Con.Res. 125, regarding the idea of converting SNAP into a state block grant and restricting SNAP purchases H.R. 733 the SNAP Verify Act that would require retailers to check a SNAP recipients photo ID WIC - House Education and Workforce: Support Congressional reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC Senate Agriculture: Support the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC - "Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016" House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 2393 - Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 S. 1539 Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 S. 1966 Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 1796 - WIC Act S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 Title VII, Sec. 759 - Repeal of country of origin labeling for beef and pork H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes. Biotechnology Labeling: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment ) to S. 764 S. 2609 - Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Act S. 2621 - Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 4713/S. 2640 - Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act H.R. 4881 - Healthy Food Choices Act of 2016
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353) 3.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 5.Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6.Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7.Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8.Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9.Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10.Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 11.National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 12.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 13.FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 14.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 15.Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 16.A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 17.Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 18.Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 19.Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 20.American Cures Act (S. 289) 21.School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 22.Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 23.Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 24.Safe Streets Act of 2014 (not yet reintroduced) 25.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 26.Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 27.Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 28.Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 29.21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) 30.Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 31.Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 32.Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 33.Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 34.Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (not yet introduced) 35.Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 36.Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865) 37.Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 38.Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 39.Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 40.CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 41.Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 42.EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 43.Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 44.Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 45.Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 46.Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 47.Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 48.Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641) 49.Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 50.FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 51.Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 52.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 53.Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 54.Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 55.Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 56.Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 57.School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 58.Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 59.Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 60.Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 61.Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 62.Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 63.Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 64.Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 65.Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 66.Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 67.Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 68.Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 69.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 70.Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 71.Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 72.Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 73.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 74.Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 75.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 76.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 77.On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 78.Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 79.Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 80.Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 81.Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 82.Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 83.Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787) 84.FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations (not introduced) 85.FY2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (no bill number) 86.FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act (no bill number) 87.FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (no bill number) 88.Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012) 89.Hallways to Health Act (S. 2590/H.R. 4621) 90.GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 (S. 2588) 91.CLEAR Act (S. 2587) 92.TEST KIDS Act (S. 2586) 93.FUND Water Act (S. 2583) 94.NURSE Act (S. 2572) 95.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (S.J.Res.22) 96.The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775) 97.Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015 (H.R. 4000) 98.To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1085) 99.Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) 100.Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026 (H.Con.Res. 125) 101.Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 (no bill number) 102.Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act (S. 2742) 103.Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act (S. 2503) 104.The Medical Countermeasures Innovation Act (S. 2055) 105.FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations request for Zika preparedness and response (no bill number) 106.FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 107.FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 108.FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 109.FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 110.FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
House ethics rules, House Adm. Committee Res. 114, S 1779/HR 3065-Financial services conflict of interest act,congressional travel rules, Members representational allowance, Congressional riders in appropriations, Fair and Clean Transparency Act, on-line disclosure of FCC records, Omnibus appropriations bill, Political intelligence legislation, HR 2029/S 2129-appropriations bill, SEC political disclosure rule, campaign finance reform, DOJ grant transparency, S 337/HR 653-FOIA reform,
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2129 - An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, mandatory health spending, tax, and hospital funding. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to funding of federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, health professions, education research, federal student aid, Title VI, and health disparities. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 2578, S. 2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 2772, S. 1725, FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for Fulbright, State Title VIII grant program and funding for international agricultural research. H.R. 2822, S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the NEH, NEA, and USGS. H.R. 3049, S. 1800, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 719: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to energy HR 1314: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015; provisions related to energy HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions related to energy, taxes, regulations, and funding regulatory agencies S. 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016; provisions related to energy S. 2129: An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nations Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016; provisions related to the Land and Water Conservation Fund S. 2164: A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund; provisions related to the Land and Water Conservation Fund S. 2169: A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund; provisions related to the Land and Water Conservation Fund S. 2318: A bill to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund for 10 years, and for other purposes; provisions related to the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Client expense: $2,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
DAVID BROWN: House, Senate H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 719, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to LIHEAP and FAA reauthorization); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; DAVID GILBERT: House, Senate H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 719, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to LIHEAP and FAA reauthorization); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); JACQUELINE CARNEY: House, Senate H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); H.R. 2028 Latest Title: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (Introduced 04/24/2015) H.R. 719 Latest Title: To require the Transportation Security Administration to conform to existing Federal law and regulations regarding criminal investigator positions, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (Introduced 02/04/2015) H.R. 8 Latest Title: To modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] (Introduced 09/16/2015) S. 2012 Latest Title: An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (Introduced 09/09/2015) Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); KATHERINE OTT: House, Senate H.R. 1735 Latest Title: An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] (Introduced 04/13/2015) H.R. 2028 Latest Title: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification);
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353) 3.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 5.Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6.Implementation of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 7.Implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-54) 8.Implementation of Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 9.Implementation of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-186) 10.FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act (S. 1695/H.R. 3020) 11.FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (S. 1800/H.R. 3049/S. 2129) 12.FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (H.R. 2995/S. 1910/S. 2132) 13.FY2016 Congressional Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 11/H.Con.Res 27) 14.FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (S. 1619/H.R. 3128/S.2131) 15.Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 418) 16.National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586) 17.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 156) 18.FIT Kids Act (S. 1075/H.R. 2013) 19.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 1275) 20.Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1509/H.R. 2404) 21.A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (H.R. 3660) 22.Developing a Reliable and Innovation Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647) 23.Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 613/H.R. 1728) 24.Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 282/S. 2260) 25.American Cures Act (S. 289) 26.School Food Modernization Act (S. 540) 27.Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 430/H.R. 478) 28.Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 199) 29.Safe Streets Act of 2014 (not yet reintroduced) 30.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 594) 31.Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 185) 32.Helping Effective Antibiotics Last (HEAL) Act (H.R. 931) 33.Safe Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 609/S. 287) 34.21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) 35.Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1552) 36.Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (S. 621) 37.Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932/S. 497) 38.Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act (H.R. 512) 39.Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act (not yet introduced) 40.Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States (H.Res. 117) 41.Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 865) 42.Head Start on Vaccinations Act (H.R. 933/S. 486) 43.Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 707/H.R. 1821) 44.Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 524/H.R. 953) 45.CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 522/H.R. 919) 46.Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 (S. 544/H.R. 1030) 47.EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 (S. 543/H.R. 1029) 48.Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) 49.Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 50.Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1177) 51.Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act (H.R. 1687) 52.Transportation Alternatives Program Improvement Act (S. 705) 53.Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act (S. 1641) 54.Recovery Enhancement for Treatment (TREAT) Act (S. 1455/H.R. 2536) 55.FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act (H.R. 2058) 56.Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act (H.R. 2303) 57.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 58.Secret Science Reform Act (S. 544) 59.Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 2042) 60.Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act (S. 1324) 61.Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 1190/S. 141) 62.Fitness Integrated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act (H.R. 2013/S. 1075) 63.Family Asthma Act (S. 1064) 64.School Asthma Management Plan Act (S. 1065) 65.Healthy Relationships Act (H.R. 453/S. 923) 66.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 1131/H.R. 2102) 67.Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act (S. 1146/H.R. 2508) 68.Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act (H.R. 1504) 69.Safe Streets Act (H.R. 2071) 70.Healthy Kids Outdoors (S. 1078/H.R. 2014) 71.Highway and Transportation Funding Act (H.R. 2353) 72.Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 73.Friendly Airports for Mothers Act (H.R. 2530) 74.Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 75.Stop Overdose Stat Act (H.R. 2850) 76.Stop Child Summer Hunger Act (S. 1539/H.R. 2715) 77.Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 1793/H.R. 1499) 78.Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) 79.Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 719) 80.Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act (H.R. 3299) 81.Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) 82.Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762/Senate Amendment) 83.Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) 84.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res 22) 85.A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res. 23) 86.On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 24; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units" (S.J.Res 24) 87.Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017/S. 2217) 88.Food Labeling Modernization Act (H.R. 4061/S. 2301) 89.Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Public Law 114-93) 90.Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114-95) 91.Puerto Rico Assistance Act, 2015 (S. 2381) 92.Full-Service Community Schools Act, 2015 (S. 1787)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R. 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 H.R. 2028 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 and Amendment #2819 H.R. 2578 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2822 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2995 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3020 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1376 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 S. 1645 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments S. 1695 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1910 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 S.2129 - An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 H.Con.Res.27 - establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 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 2022 and amendments #341, 347, 350, 351, 361, 388, 390, 396, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 422, 424, 443, 448, 452, 459, 460, 464, 480, 487, 494, 495, 497, 503, 506, 564, 574, 606, 653, 659, 679, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 759, 795, 821, 822, 836, 838, 851, 861, 862, 887, 949, 1016, 343, 434, 441, 482, 522, 569, 571, 573, 630, 658, 699, 715, 770, 800, 870, 878, 891, 892, 896, 911, 944, 988, 990, 1002, 1014, 1021, 1022, 1024 House and Senate FY16 Conference Budget Reports
Client expense: $100,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, mandatory health spending, tax, and hospital funding. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, issues pertaining to federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to health professions, NIH (including health economics research), Department of Education, and federal student aid. H.R. 2578, S. 2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 3128, S. 1619, FY 2016 Homeland Security Appropriations, issues pertaining to University Centers of Excellence. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation. H.R. 2029, S. 2130, FY 2016 Milcon/VA Appropriations, issues pertaining to military mental health and VA engagement with universities.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills (P.L. 114-113, H.Rept 114-92, S.Rept 114-57, S.2129, H.R.2577, H.Rept 114-129, S.Rept 114-75); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); S. 1800, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience).
Client expense: $2,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes SNAP - In general: adopting and maintaining the changes to the Farm Bill affecting SNAP licensed retailers H.R. 2383 - Nutritious Options for Meals Act of 2015 House Budget Resolution: H.Con.Res. 27, regarding the idea of converting SNAP into a state block grant H.R. 733 the SNAP Verify Act that would require retailers to check a SNAP recipients photo ID WIC - House Education and Workforce: Support Congressional reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC Senate Agriculture: Support the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act that includes WIC House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 2393 - Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 S. 1539 Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 S. 1966 Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1796 - WIC Act S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 Title VII, Sec. 759 - Repeal of country of origin labeling for beef and pork H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget Request H.CON.RES.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. 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 House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 House Education and Workforce Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 House Ways and Means Committee Reconciliation Recommendations pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. H.J. Res. 78 - Continuing appropriations through December 22, 2015 H.R. 2250 - This measure is the Senate vehicle for continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015 H.J. Res. 75 - The Senate substituted the language of this resolution into H.R.2250 which is the vehicle for continuing appropriations. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 H.R. 2250 - This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 to extend the continuing FY2016 appropriations for federal agencies at the current annual rate until the earlier of midnight on December 16, 2015, or enactment of FY2016 appropriations legislation. The bill prevents a government shutdown when funding under current law expires on December 11, 2015. H.R. 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Labeling Oversight/Implementation of P.L. 111-353 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Sec. 4205 of P.L. 111-148 - Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants Oversight of FY16 USDA Budget Request Oversight of FY16 HHS/FDA Budget/Congressional Appropriations Request H.R. 1599 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes. S. 511/H.R. 913 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly. House Subcommittee Draft of FY2016 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 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. S. 1796 - WIC Act H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1844 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken S. 2129 - Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. S.2217 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015 H.R. 4061/S. 2301 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes H.R. 4184 - To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
The President's budget for Fiscal Year 2016, sections regarding oil and gas taxation and revenue; HR 2353 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015; HR 719 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016; S 2129 A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Energy and Water Development, and Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related programs for FY2016.
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, mandatory health spending, tax, and hospital funding. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Issues pertaining to funding of federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, health professions, education research, federal student aid, and health disparities. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 2578, S. 2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 2772, S. 1725, FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for Fulbright, State Title VIII grant program and funding for international agricultural research. H.R. 2822, S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the NEH, NEA, and USGS. H.R. 3049, S. 1800, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor legislative and administrative activity relating to hours of service (HoS) regulations for truckers (Federal Register: 2011-32696). Monitor legislative and administrative activity relating to labeling of GMO foods Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113) Monitor legislative and administrative activity related to MAP-21 reauthorization. H.R. 913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act S. 511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2129 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitor legislative and administrative activity relating to hours of service (HoS) regulations for truckers (Federal Register: 2011-32696). Monitor legislative and administrative activity relating to labeling of GMO foods Monitor the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235). Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113) Monitor legislative and administrative activity related to MAP-21 reauthorization. H.R. 913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act S. 511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 2129 Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016) and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to the National Institutes for Health, and IT systems / MilCon Approps -Health and IT/Defense Approps - medical health and IT, Malaria. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016), S. 2130 (An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016), and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to military health, IT, iEHR, DHMSM, procurement, operations, sustainment and RDT&E, Base and Supplemental (OCO) budgets. H.R. 2028 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016), S. 2129 (An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nations Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016), S. 2130 (An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016), and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to DOE renewable energy and clean energy, smart grid, environmental remediation, and physical security. H.R. 3128/S. 1619 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016), S. 2130 (An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016), and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to FEMA, TSA, border control, CBP, DNDO, NPPD, S&T and Cyber Security. S. 2130 (An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016) and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to iEHR/VISTA, T4, VA benefits, IT and mental health and wellness.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2028 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016), S. 2129 (An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nations Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016), S. 2130 (An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016), and H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016), provisions related to energy efficiency, physical security; EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, DOE renewable energy, clean energy, smart grid, environmental remediation.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016- H.R. 2029; Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015- H.R. 1314; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY16- H.R.2685, S.1558; National Defense Authorization Act, 2016- H.R.1735, S.1376; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY16- H.R.2028, S.2129; Diesel Emissions Reduction Act appropriations and reauthorization, FY16, FY17; Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations- H.R.2822, S. 1645.
Client expense: $653,237 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Emissions, fuel efficiency regulation and enforcement- no bill; Energy Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016- H.R.2028, S.2129; Energy Policy Modernization Act- S.2012; North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015- H.R. 8.
Client expense: $653,237 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Emissions, fuel efficiency regulation and enforcement- no bill; Diesel Emissions Reduction Act appropriations & reauthorization, FY16, FY17; Interior & Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations- H.R. 2822, S. 1645; Energy Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016- H.R.2028, S.2129; Combined Heat and Power- S.1037, S.1202; Energy Policy Modernization Act- S.2012; North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015- H.R.8.
Client expense: $653,237 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to increase LIHEAP funding to $4.7 billion in FY 2016 and FY 2017 Appropriations; H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); S. 1800, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience).
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
Lobbied on House/Senate Budget proposals to cut SNAP funding in FY 2016 or block grant funds to states. (no bill) Discussed Medicare, Medicaid, Older Americans Act and other items regarding FY 2016 federal budget proposals. (no bill) H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors, and in opposition of policy riders related to fiduciary rulemaking, wage and hour regulation and implementation of the Affordable Care Act and related healthcare programs. H.J.Res.75, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2016, and H.J.Res.78, Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2016, Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors, and in opposition of policy riders related to fiduciary rulemaking, wage and hour regulation and implementation of the Affordable Care Act and related healthcare programs. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015, Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors, including lobbying to urge Congress to reallocate OASDI funding to SSDI trust funds without imposing barriers to claims processing or reduction of benefits. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors. H.R. 2995, S. 1910, S. 2132, H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11, Financial Services, General Government Appropriations, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors and in support of consumer protection agencies. H.R. 2578, Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Committee, FY 2016 - Lobbied for funding for various programs and agencies serving seniors. H.R. 2822, S. 1645,Interior and Environment Appropriations, FY 2016 - Lobbied in opposition to inclusion of riders restricting equal access to justice and in support of weatherization programs. Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies, Appropriations, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and housing assistance programs for seniors. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for various programs serving older and low-income Americans. Also lobbied to protect access to affordable health care and financial security, including support of DOL's conflict of interest rulemaking. H.R. 1314, Discussed Budget Act of 2015. Sent letter to White House for FY 2017 budget request. Sent letter to Congress requesting speedy resolution of debt ceiling. Sent letter to Congress regarding no 2016 COLA.
Client expense: $1,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S.1800, S.2129 & H.R.3049 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations act for FY2016; H.R.2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act; S.1695 & H.R.3020 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY2016 (CDC appropriations & Dietary Guidelines for Americans).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
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 H. Con Res. 27- A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America H.R. 2028- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill FY16 Unnumbered Senate Energy and Water Appropriation Bill FY16 H.R. 2578- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill FY16 Unnumbered Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill FY16 H.R. 3128- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1619- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3049- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act 2016 S. 1800- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act 2016 H.R. 2822- Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill FY16 S. 1645 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill FY16 H.R. 2685- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1558- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 H. Res. 287- Providing for consideration for H.R. 2577 and H.R. 2578 H.R. 2577- Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY16 Unnumbered Senate Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY16 H.R. 1735- National Defense Authorization Act FY16 S. 1118- National Defense Authorization Act FY16 H.R. 719- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act S. 2129 An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 S. 1376- National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: $44,915 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Tax reform; Tax extenders; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S. 1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (LIHEAP); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Waters of the U.S. policy rider, potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally, CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs, Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule); H.R. 719 - TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015; the mechanism used to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government from October 1 through December 11, 2015, including LIHEAP funding at FY 2015 levels during this period; H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S. 2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S. 2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R. 2028); S. 2131, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619); S. 2132, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S. 1645) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (H.R. 3020); Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Waters of the U.S. policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience).
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 2578/S.2131 FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Title I and Title III, all provisions related to research and education in NASA, NSF, NIST and NOAA. HR 2028/S.2129 - FY2016 Appropriations for energy and water development, title III -- all provisions related to science and research, including nuclear physics research facilities. Enacted as P.L.114-113 (FY2016 Omnibus Appropriations) HR 9: The Innovation Act -- entire bill HR 1806: The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- entire bill
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, and tax. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Issues pertaining to funding of federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions, student aid, and NIH. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 2578, S.2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NASA, NSF, and EDA. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 2822, S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for the Department of the Interior. H.R. 2822, S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for the Department of the Interior. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, and tax. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Issues pertaining to funding of federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, FDA, NIOSH, and AHRQ. H.R. 2578, S.2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, and NIST. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation. H.R. 2995, S.1910, FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, Issues pertaining to conference travel restrictions on scientific conferences.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 1735, An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP); advocated to increase LIHEAP funding to $4.7 billion in FY 2016 Appropriations. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016, "Waters of the U.S." policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm reponse and restoration, and grid resilience); H.R.2577, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential Appropritions issues related to unmanned aircraft systems, coal and rail interdependencies, HUD CDBG eligibility and transportation electrification); H.R. 2685, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy Jobs); H.R. 2822, FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, clean air regulation, and GHG NSPS); H.R. 2995, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations; (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1558 FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to renewable energy efforts and Troops to Energy jobs); S. 1619, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); S.1645, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, ("Waters of U.S." policy rider, regulations relating to air and climate); H.R.719, To require the Transportation Security Administration to conform to existing Federal law and regulations regarding criminal investigator positions, and for other purposes H.R.8, To modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S.2012, An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3049, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2016 (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); H.J. Res. 61, FY2016 continuing appropriations; H.J. Res. 75/H.R. 2250, FY 2016 continuing appropriations through December 16, 2015; H.J. Res. 78, FY 2016 Continuing appropriation through December 22, 2015; S. 1800, FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (potential appropriations issues related to bona fide hedging exemptions , financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions and physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S.1910, FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to FirstNet access and utility pole attachments); S.2129, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Agriculture (H.R. 304), Energy and Water (H.R. 2028), Transportation Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 2577); S.2130, FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Defense (H.R. 2685), Energy and Water Development (H.R.2028) S. 2131 FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Department of Homeland Security (S. 1619) S. 2132 FY 2016 bundled appropriations for Financial Services (H.R. 2995), Interior Environment (S.1645) and Labor, Heath and Human Services, and Education (H.R.3020) Senate Subcommittee Draft, FY 2016 Energy and water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016,"Waters of the U.S." policy rider, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration , and grid resilience); H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R. 2250, Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
P.L. 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, education, mandatory health spending, tax, and hospital funding. P.L. 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Issues pertaining to federal research, development, and education. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, FY 2016 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to health professions, NIH (including health economics research), Department of Education, and federal student aid. H.R. 2028, FY 2016 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 2578, S. 2131, FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 2685, S. 1558, FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 3128, S. 1619, FY 2016 Homeland Security Appropriations, Issues pertaining to University Centers of Excellence. H.R. 2822, S. 1645, FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the NEH, NEA, and USGS. H.R. 2577, S. 2129, FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation. H.R. 2029, S. 2130, FY 2016 Milcon/VA Appropriations, Issues pertaining to military mental health and VA engagement with universities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE