Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 28, 2019
Latest Action
February 28, 2019
Primary Sponsor
Richard J. DurbinDemocratic(IL)
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Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 This bill forbids institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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2021 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans' education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of "Institution of Higher Education" to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans' Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 133 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Department of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment, and activities at these federal agencies. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. FY 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, the bill would appropriate funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled "Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles" and it's inclusion into the administration's top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans' education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of "Institution of Higher Education" to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans' Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 133 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Department of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment, and activities at these federal agencies. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled "Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles" and it's inclusion into the administration's top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students' access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act H.R. 8222, Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020 H.R. 8608, Carries Law S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; arbitration agreements and implementation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-353); implementation of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (P.L. 95-213); implementation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; asbestos risk assessment report
Client expense: $22,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Portman/ Cornyn COVID Relief Draft Proposal. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions and liability frameworks in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a major government funding bill, which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The fiscal Year 2021, Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. FY 2021 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 266: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing. H.R. 7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act, 2021, a $1.3 trillion appropriations package that included six different spending bills. The Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill encompassed the following appropriations bill in the package: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act. H.R. 8337: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the background on and revisions to Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; asbestos risk assessment report; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S. 601, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 H.R. 2148/S. 1082, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, General background on the Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, General background on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 178, UIGHUR Act of 2019, including provisions relating to substitute amendment regarding COVID-19 relief package S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 S. 1624, Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to liability relief due to the coronavirus pandemic; Background on and preservation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 86-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legal reform; legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423/S.610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the background on and revisions to Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; asbestos risk assessment report; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.
2020 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act), the bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. FY 2021 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, the bill is legislation to appropriate federal funds to the Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Education. The funding also provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment and activities at these federal agencies. H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2020 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation.
2020 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act H.R. 3843/S. 3026, Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act H.R. 4140, Foreign Extortion Prevention Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos and talc related litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $5,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Education
H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the bill responded to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, The bill provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XXXX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXXX: Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act S. XXXX: Unnamed bill to limit interest on consumer loans to 36% Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of service members and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) H.R. 3674 the College Affordability Act, a bill to lower the costs of college for students and improve the quality of education H. R. 4724, To amend the definition of institution of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exclude proprietary institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. H. R. 5294, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a postsecondary education loan borrower bill of rights and to require certain creditors to obtain private loan certifications from institutions of higher education, to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue rules to establish standards for reporting information related to student loans to consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes. H. R. 4545, To provide for the discharge of a private education loan in the case of death or total and permanent disability of a student obligor, and for other purposes. H.J.Res.76, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability" H. R. 5287 , To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting on certain Federal student loan debt when the borrower would not be required to make payments under an income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. HR 5050 / s 2833, To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers HR 5363/HR 2486/ HR 5368/ Public law No. 116-91, This bill permanently authorizes funding for minority-serving institutions of higher education and increases the authorization of appropriations for Pell Grants. H. R. 166, To establish an Office of Fair Lending Testing to test for compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to strengthen the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and to provide for criminal penalties for violating such Act, and for other purposes H.R. 4674, To amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act to help students H.R. 5330, Consumer Protections for Medical Debt Collections Act, a bill which would provide relief to those struggling with health problems and medical debt by preventing collection of medical debt for two years from the date of the medical billing. H.R. 5287, Fair Student Loan Debt Collection Practices Act, a bill that would amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors from collecting on certain Federal student loan debt when the borrower would not be required to make payments under an income-driven repayment plan. H.R. 5021, The Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to prohibit a debt collector from contacting a consumer by email or text message without a consumers consent to be contacted electronically, and prohibits the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from issuing any rules implementing the FDCPA that allow a debt collector to send unlimited email and text messages to a consumer. H.R. 5013, The Small Business Fair Debt Collection Protection Act, a bill that expands the FDCPAs protections to cover small business loans H.R. 5003, The Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, a bill by that amends the FDCPA to prohibit debt collectors from threatening servicemembers or their families to have a servicemembers rank reduced, have their security clearance revoked, have them prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or communicating with a servicemembers chain of command to locate a servicemember. H.R. 5001, The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act, a bill that reverses the recent Supreme Court decision in Obduskey versus McCarthy and Holthus LLP by amending the FDCPA to clarify that entities in non-judicial foreclosure proceedings are covered by the law H.R. 4403, The Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act, a bill that extends the FDCPAs protections as it relates to debt owed to a federal agency, limits the fees debt collectors can charge, and clarifies that debt buyers are subject to FDCPA H.R. 3948, The Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act, a bill that clarifies that private debt collectors who pursue debts such as municipal utility bills, tolls, traffic tickets, and court debts are subject to the FDCPA H.R. 3490,The Small Business Lending Fairness Act, a bill that would amend the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to restrict the use of predatory small business loan contract clauses called confessions of judgment.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2013, Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); definition of unjustified consumer under the Federal Trade Commission Act; use of consent decrees under the Federal Trade Commission Act; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $3,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943 Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544 Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279 Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017 Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535 PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R.4982 - Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. Draft legislation regarding the Accurate Labels Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.J. Res. 76: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S.J. Res. 56: Congressional Review Act resolution would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 867 and H.R. 3512: The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act), the bill proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. H.R. 3487: The PRO Students Act sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. H.R. 3369: a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits. S. 608 and H.R. 1430: The Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2019, would provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497: The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019, would extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill would change the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833: CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019, would require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206: Student and Taxpayer Protection Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. S. 3114: 90/10 Accountability for All Act, would require that all institutions of higher education participating in student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 meet certain revenue requirements. S. 2857: Protect Veterans Education and Taxpayer Spending Act of 2019, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count military and veterans education benefits as Federal educational assistance, and for other purposes. Met with the Department of Education officials to discuss borrower defense, 90/10 rule, short-term Pell program, and other education policies that would limit access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with White House officials to discuss the White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles, and its inclusion into the administrations top policy priorities. Met with White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule, short-term Pell Grant program, borrower defense, and other policies that limit students access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions. Met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade, technical, and career post-secondary institutions.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XXXX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXXX: Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act S. XXXX: Unnamed bill to limit interest on consumer loans to 36% Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of service members and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) H.R. 3674 the College Affordability Act, a bill to lower the costs of college for students and improve the quality of education
2019 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Potential legislation similar to S. 646, Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); definition of unjustified consumer under the Federal Trade Commission Act; use of consent decrees under the Federal Trade Commission Act; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation; litigation involving perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); legislation related to sexual assault and arbitration
Client expense: $3,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Education
The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act) (S. 867 and H.R. 3512) proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. The PRO Students Act (H.R. 3487) sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles. H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits (GI Bill). S.J.Res. 56 - a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. H.J.Res. 76 - providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 608 and H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support - to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497, The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019 - To extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. Changing the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833, CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019 - To require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3112, For-Profit Fraud Act - To revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206 Student and Taxpayer Protection Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions We met with the White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Economic Initiatives officials to discuss policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions.
2019 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. Draft Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act, relating to preemption issues. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation.
2019 · third_quarter · Education
The Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 (PROTECT Students Act) (S. 867 and H.R. 3512) proposes to change the current 90/10 to 85/15 and count U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill education assistance in the numerator. The PRO Students Act (H.R. 3487) sections on changing the current 90/10 rule to 85/15 and count veterans education benefits in the numerator; marketing restrictions; and establishment of an oversight committee specific to proprietary institutions; borrower defense. White House paper titled Higher Education Act Reauthorization Principles. H.R. 3369, a bill that changes the 90/10 rule to 80/20 and includes federal funds such as military tuition assistance and veteran education benefits (GI Bill). S.J.Res. 56 - a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. H.J.Res. 76 - providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability. S. 608 and H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support - to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education; and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. S. 839 and H.R. 3497, The Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2019 - To extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. Changing the definition of Institution of Higher Education to include proprietary institutions. S. 720 and H.R. 2833, CFPB Student Loan Integrity and Transparency Act of 2019 - To require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 3112, For-Profit Fraud Act - To revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. H.R. 3179, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2019 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers. H.R. 4206 Student and Taxpayer Protection Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include requirements for programs of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. We met with the White House Office of Management and Budget officials to discuss borrower defense rule, 90/10 rule, and other policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions We met with the White House Domestic Policy Council officials to discuss 90/10 rule and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary office officials to discuss 90/10 rule other and other policies that limit student veteran's access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions. We met with the White House Office of Economic Initiatives officials to discuss policies that limit student access to trade and technical post-secondary institutions.
2019 · third_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Banking
Bills in the Senate: S. XX Jumpstart GSE Reform Act (provides reforms in the GSEs and also requires congressional approval before specified administrative changes to GSEs can be implemented.) S.331: Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2019 (This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.) S. 630: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act (This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.) S. 635: Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act (This bill amends the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution, unless the written agreement to arbitrate is entered into by both parties after the claim has arisen and pertains solely to an existing claim.) S. 608: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act (This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE).) S. 672: Debt Free College Act, This bill establishes State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. S. 720: the CFPB Student Loan Integrity Act, This bill requires the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. S.867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019 ; To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving protections for students and borrowers, and ensuring the integrity of postsecondary education programs, and for other purposes S. 1074: the REAL Act, this bill reinstates Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. S. 1230, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.) S. 1354: the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, this bill requires certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. S. 1414: the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. S. XXXX: the Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, to prevent unnecessary private student loan debt and improve transparency S XXX, Higher Education Act Reauthorization, a bill to reauthorize the higher education act. Bills in the House: H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act, To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes. H.R. 963, amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the exemptions from certain disclosure requirements H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, This bill revises provisions related to the administration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including establishing requirements for staffing levels, political appointees, and the publication of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products or services. H.R. 1571, the Debt Free College Act, To establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses, and for other purposes. H.R.2648 - Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers. H.R. XXXX, amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to delay the inclusion in consumer credit reports and to establish requirements for debt collectors with respect to medical debt information of veterans due to inappropriate or delayed billing payments or reimbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of servicemembers and veterans. H.R. 3027, Student Loan Borrower Bill or Rights, To require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3351 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stop Bad Robocalls Act, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3512, PROTECT Students Act of 2019, To protect students of institutions of higher education and the taxpayer investment in institutions of higher education by improving oversight and accountability of institutions of higher education, particularly for-profit colleges, improving H.R. 6543, the Aim Higher Act, to amend and strengthen the Higher Education Act of 1965 so that every student has a path to a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career. H.R. XXXX, Protecting Consumers Access to Credit Act (This bill amends the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners' Loan Act, the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to state that bank loans that are valid when made as to their maximum rate of interest in accordance with federal law shall remain valid with respect to that rate regardless of whether a bank has subsequently sold or assigned the loan to a third party.) H.R. XXXX, the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a creditor from extending credit to a consumer under an open end consumer credit plan (credit card) for which the fee and interest rate exceeds 36%.)
2019 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 327, Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019 H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 H.R. 1500, Consumers First Act H.R. 2148/S. 1082, Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace (BE HEARD in the Workplace) Act H.R. 2474/S. 1306, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 H.R. 2749/S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation
Client expense: $5,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues.
2019 · second_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Legislation and policy related to resolution of financial and student loan disputes, including S. 608, S.630, S. 867, S. 1354, and H.R. 1430.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos in TALC and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action.
2019 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 1430/S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2631, Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6351, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 Various issues relating to background on and potential reforms to the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; restatements of the law issued by the American Law Institute; fraud and abuse in civil litigation; civil discovery reform; legal reform; asbestos litigation
Client expense: $5,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Torts
S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019 - support S. 766, The PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019 - support H.R 752, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 217, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act - support S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act - oppose H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019 - oppose S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act - oppose S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 H.R. 1430, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 608, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2019 - oppose S. 635, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2019 - oppose
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| HI |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.