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PPP Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. For the final 30 days of the program (i.e., from June 1 until June 30), the Small Business Administration may only process applications submitted prior to June 1, and it may not accept any new loan applications.
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Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1503)
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance HR2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 HR2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 HR2995 - NFIP RISC Act of 2021 HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR4226 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act HR4699 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. HR5256 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 HR5305 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act HR5556 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act HR6119 - Further Extending Government Funding Act HR7202 - National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act HR7221 - Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act of 2022 HR7364 - Stop Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Act HR7836 - Repeatedly Flood Communities Planning Assistance Act of 2022 HR8257 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 HR8036 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S2915 - Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act of 2021 S2947 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S3128 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 S3829 - Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act S3934 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act S4533 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding COVID-19 Relief S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act National Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program HR7643 - FAITH Act of 2022 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance, flood mapping, and flood mitigation. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding climate change financial risk. Discussions with the Federal Housing Agency (FHA) within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about flood insurance.
Client expense: $25,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $133,402 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. H.R. 6054, Small Business Lending Disclosure Act
Client expense: $2,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · third_quarter · Small Business
Support for relief and financing to micro business from COVID pandemic in Congress(H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1799 PPP Extension Act of 2021; S. 723 and S. 815 PPP Extension Act of 2021. Work with SBA on capital access. Support for the American Recovery Plan(ARP). Support for INFORM Act Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Energy Disaster Loan (EIDC). Support for INFORM Act supporting small business in maintaining their ability to leverage online markets without additional regulatory burden. Support for American Data Privacy and Protection Act. Support for United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Support for paid leave sections of proposed Family Security Act 2.0.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance HR2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 HR2995 - NFIP RISC Act of 2021 HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR4226 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act HR4699 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. HR5256 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 HR5305 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act HR5556 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act HR6119 - Further Extending Government Funding Act HR7202 - National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act HR7221 - Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act of 2022 HR7364 - Stop Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Act HR7836 - Repeatedly Flood Communities Planning Assistance Act of 2022 HR8257 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 HR8036 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S2915 - Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act of 2021 S2947 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S3128 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 S3829 - Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act S3934 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act S4533 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding COVID-19 Relief S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act National Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program HR7643 - FAITH Act of 2022 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Communications with Fannie Mae regarding climate risk. Communications with Freddie Mac regarding climate risk. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding climate risk.
| Democratic |
| NV |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | GA |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Roger Marshall | Republican | KS |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $29,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $49,352 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. H.R. 6054, Small Business Lending Disclosure Act
Client expense: $2,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $146,254 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance HR2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 HR2995 - NFIP RISC Act of 2021 HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR4226 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act HR4699 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. HR5256 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 HR5556 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act HR6119 - Further Extending Government Funding Act HR7202 - National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act HR7221 - Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act of 2022 HR7364 - Stop Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Act HR7836 - Repeatedly Flood Communities Planning Assistance Act of 2022 HR8257 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 HR8036 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2022 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S2915 - Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act of 2021 S2947 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S3128 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 S3829 - Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act S3934 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act S4533 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding COVID-19 Relief S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act National Disaster Risk Reinsurance Program HR7643 - FAITH Act of 2022 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Communications with Fannie Mae regarding flood insurance. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding flood insurance. Communications with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding flood insurance.
Client expense: $14,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. H.R. 6054, Small Business Lending Disclosure Act
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program.
Client expense: $1,666,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · second_quarter · Small Business
Support for relief and financing to micro business from COVID pandemic in Congress(H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1799 PPP Extension Act of 2021; S. 723 and S. 815 PPP Extension Act of 2021. Work with SBA on capital access. Support for the American Recovery Plan(ARP). Support for INFORM Act Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Energy Disaster Loan (EIDC). Support for INFORM Act supporting small business in maintaining their ability to leverage online markets without additional regulatory burden. Support for American Data Privacy and Protection Act. Support for United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Support for paid leave sections of proposed Family Security Act 2.0.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $92,899 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. SBA's 8(a) Program, generally. Paycheck Protection Program. Paycheck Protection Program guidance. Family and Medical Leave Act. Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act. S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act. H.R. 1799/S. 723: PPP Extension Act of 2021. American Jobs Plan. American Families Plan. Made in America Tax Plan. H.R. 3185/S. 1636: Save Local Business Act. COVID-19 liability protection, generally. DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40). Executive Order 14063: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. DOLs anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking on the exemption of bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Acts minimum wage and overtime requirements.. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77). Treasury (Reg.) Title: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (RIN 1506-AB49).
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance HR2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 HR2995 - NFIP RISC Act of 2021 HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR4226 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act HR4699 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. HR5256 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 HR5556 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act HR6119 - Further Extending Government Funding Act HR7221 - Increased Cost of Compliance Modernization Act of 2022 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S2915 - Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act of 2021 S2947 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S3128 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding COVID-19 Relief HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the Treasury Department regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Communications with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding flood insurance. Conversations with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Emergency Income Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
Client expense: $12,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
H.R.1100, Online Accessibility Act H.R. 1101, Protecting Reopening Businesses Recovering from COVID-19 Act H.R. 1864, Recreational Trails Full Funding Act of 2021 H.R. 2120, To amend the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to include hospitality businesses in grant program for shuttered venue operators. S. 297, Reinforcing American-Made Products Act S. 723/H.R. 1799, PPP Act of 2021 S. 936/H.R. 5502, INFORM Consumers Act S. 3807, Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client expense: $245,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program.
Client expense: $1,666,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · first_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) o FY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o import of personal protective equipment (PPE). o tariff relief for PPE product. o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). -U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). -The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) -Import Security and Fairness Act (H.R. 6412) -Trade Act of 2021. o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Legislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: -Earth Act (H.R. 219). o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). - Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R.4996 /S. 3580) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and o FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. o Fraudulent advertising on social media platforms. Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. o Dupe influencers on social media. o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936/H.R. 5502). o SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). o The America Competes Act Of 2022 (H.R. 4521) o 19 CFR 133.21 Identification of Counterfeits at U.S. ports Environment o Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to sustainability, climate and environment
Client expense: $155,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Client expense: $155,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
Support for relief and financing to micro business from COVID pandemic in Congress(H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1799 PPP Extension Act of 2021; S. 723 and S. 815 PPP Extension Act of 2021. Work with SBA on capital access. Support for the American Recovery Plan(ARP). Support for INFORM Act Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Energy Disaster Loan (EIDC). Support for INFORM Act supporting small business in maintaining their ability to leverage online markets without additional regulatory burden.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. SBA's 8(a) Program, generally. Paycheck Protection Program. Paycheck Protection Program guidance. Family and Medical Leave Act. Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SBA and Treasury (Reg) Title: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (RIN 1505-AC74; RIN 3245-AH62). H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act. S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act. H.R. 1799/S. 723: PPP Extension Act of 2021. American Jobs Plan. American Families Plan. Made in America Tax Plan. H.R. 3185/S. 1636: Save Local Business Act. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (RIN 1506-AB49). Treasury (Reg.): Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77). COVID-19 liability protection, generally.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Small Business
oH.R. 1319-American Rescue Plan Act, provisions related to the Paycheck Protection Program oH.R. 1799/S. 723-Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
Client expense: $34,746 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues related to the Department of Labor (DOL) Issues related to COVID-19 Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program (also SMB issue) Davis-Bacon Requirements Project Labor Agreements Right-to-Work Issues Protecting Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420) Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R.1799/S.723/S.815) (also SMB issue) Issues Related to the Families First Coronavirus Act (also SMB issue) FOCA Act (H.R.1284/S.403) Labor Issues In FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations (also LBR issue) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act (also EDU issue) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (also EDU issue) Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R.848) (also ENG issue) National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R.447) (also EDU issue) Executive Order on Apprenticeship (also EDU issue) General Issues on Apprenticeship (also EDU issue) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684) (also TRA issue) Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 (S.2016) (also TRA issue) Clean Energy for America Act (S.1298) (also TAX & ENG issue) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard Rulemaking (RIN:1218-AD42) Executive Order 14043: Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376) (also TAX issue) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77) (also TRA issue) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) (also BUD & DEF issue) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009) A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard" (S.J. Res. 29/H.J.Res.65)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues Related to the Paycheck Protection Program (also LBR issue) PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R.1799/S.723/S.815) (also LBR issue) Issues Related to the Families First Coronavirus Act (also LBR issue) Issues Related to Comprehensive Infrastructure (also BUD, TAX & TRA issue)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses and Independent Contractors HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting relief for commercial real estate due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Communications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness policies.
Client expense: $12,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with the House and Senate re: DHS appropriations for NFIP extension, flood maps. Discussions with the House Financial Services Committee re: draft legislation to reauthorize the NFIP. Letter to Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding HR2995 - NFIP RISC Act of 2021 HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR4226 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act HR4699 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. HR5256 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 HR5556 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act HR6119 - Further Extending Government Funding Act S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S2915 - Flood Insurance Consumer Choice Act of 2021 S2947 - Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 S3128 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 COVID-19 Relief HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the House and Senate regarding the Treasury Department's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Treasury Department regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and rental assistance requirements for federally-assisted housing. Communications with the White House regarding the Treasury Department guidance for and administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding equity, flood insurance.
Client expense: $12,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. SBA's 8(a) Program, generally. Paycheck Protection Program. Paycheck Protection Program guidance. Family and Medical Leave Act. Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SBA and Treasury (Reg) Title: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (RIN 1505-AC74; RIN 3245-AH62). H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act. S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act. H.R. 1799/S. 723: PPP Extension Act of 2021. American Jobs Plan. American Families Plan. Made in America Tax Plan. H.R. 3185/S. 1636: Save Local Business Act. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (RIN 1506-AB49). Treasury (Reg.): Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77). COVID-19 liability protection, generally.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R.1100, Online Accessibility Act H.R. 1101, Protecting Reopening Businesses Recovering from COVID-19 Act H.R. 1864, Recreational Trails Full Funding Act of 2021 H.R. 2120, To amend the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to include hospitality businesses in grant program for shuttered venue operators. S. 297, Reinforcing American-Made Products Act S. 723/H.R. 1799, PPP Act of 2021 S. 936/H.R. 5502, INFORM Consumers Act
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Forest Service
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program H.R. 1799 / S. 723, PPP Extension Act H.R. 6037, To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program.
Client expense: $2,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $169,539 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · first_quarter · Small Business
Paycheck Protection Program Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program S. 1047/H.R. 1411: PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act (2021) H.R. 1246: Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act (2021) S.723/H.R. 1779 - PPP Extension Act of 2021
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Support for relief and financing to micro business from COVID pandemic in Congress(H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1799 PPP Extension Act of 2021; S. 723 and S. 815 PPP Extension Act of 2021. Work with SBA on capital access. Support for the American Recovery Plan(ARP). Support for INFORM Act Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Energy Disaster Loan (EIDC).
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, 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. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: ï‚§Rules of origin ï‚§Duties ï‚§Customs provisions ï‚§IPR provisions ï‚§Labor provisions ï‚§Regulatory harmonization ï‚§Transportation measures ï‚§Government procurement. ï‚§Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: ï‚§Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). ï‚§WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). ï‚§Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). ï‚§U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). ï‚§EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) ï‚§Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: ï‚§the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. ï‚§the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: ï‚§Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including ï‚§North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). ï‚§Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act ï‚§Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: ï‚§DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020
Client expense: $162,489 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Client expense: $162,489 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - H.R. 447 Support amending Small Business Act, CARES Act to extend the covered period for PPP - H.R. 1799, S. 723 Support amending FAR Subpart 17.803 to comply with recently-enacted Public Law No: 116-260 directing FAR council prohibit use of reverse auctions in procurement of construction services Ensure transportation infrastructure is defined explicitly as qualifying eligibility for ARP Oppose repealing Davis-Bacon Act - H.R. 2218 Support amendment to add Davis-Bacon Act coverage to "The Endless Frontier Act"/Oppose Cornyn-Cotton amendment to remove Davis-Bacon Coverage - S. 1260 Support "The INSULATE Buildings Act" - S. 2066 Support including buildings as a key component in any infrastructure legislation Congress passes Oppose Amendments Banning Consideration or Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on Federal Construction Projects Oppose Attempts to Weaken or Repeal Davis-Bacon Act in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Support Main Street Efficiency Act, H.R. 4903, S. 2665 Oppose Attempts to Weaken or Repeal Davis-Bacon Act in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Support the Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act - H.R. 883
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Support The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - H.R. 447 Support The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act - H.R. 883 Support The Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit Act - H.R. 1944, S. 537 Support amending Small Business Act, CARES Act to extend the covered period for PPP - H.R. 1799, S. 723 Ensure transportation infrastructure is defined explicitly as qualifying eligibility for ARP Oppose repealing Davis-Bacon Act - H.R. 2218 Support amendment to add Davis-Bacon Act coverage to "The Endless Frontier Act"/Oppose Cornyn-Cotton amendment to remove Davis-Bacon Coverage - S. 1260 Support "Manufacturing Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Act" - S. 1956 Support increasing ENERGY STAR budget to at least $80 million annually Support The Energy Efficiency Public Buildings Act - H.R. 1993 Support The Clean Energy for America Act Support "The INSULATE Buildings Act" - S. 2066 Support including buildings as a key component in any infrastructure legislation Congress passes Support The Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act - H.R. 1641, S. 638 Oppose Amendments Banning Consideration or Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on Federal Construction Projects Oppose Attempts to Weaken or Repeal Davis-Bacon Act in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Support Main Street Efficiency Act, H.R. 4903, S. 2665 Support the Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act - H.R. 883 Encourage House Support for Davis-Bacon Act Coverage in S. 1260, the "CHIPS" Senate-Passed Bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Economics/Economic Development
Support The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - H.R. 447 Support The Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act - H.R. 883 Support The Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit Act - H.R. 1944, S. 537 Support amending Small Business Act, CARES Act to extend the covered period for PPP - H.R. 1799, S. 723 Support passage of Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act - H.R. 1648, S. 627 Support amending FAR Subpart 17.803 to comply with recently-enacted Public Law No: 116-260 directing FAR council prohibit use of reverse auctions in procurement of construction services Ensure transportation infrastructure is defined explicitly as qualifying eligibility for ARP Support Multiemployer Pension System, support Davis-Bacon (Prevailing Wage laws), support proper classification of employees (oppose misclassification) Support "The Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act" - H.R. 604, S. 96 Oppose repealing Davis-Bacon Act - H.R. 2218 Support amending Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to States to implement expanded energy savings performance contracting programs - H.R. 2267 Support "The Open Back Better Act of 2021" - H.R. 1485, S. 531 Support amendment to add Davis-Bacon Act coverage to "The Endless Frontier Act"/Oppose Cornyn-Cotton amendment to remove Davis-Bacon Coverage - S. 1260 Support "Manufacturing Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Act" - S. 1956 Support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 Support increasing ENERGY STAR budget to at least $80 million annually Support The Energy Efficiency Public Buildings Act - H.R. 1993 Support The Clean Energy for America Act Support "The INSULATE Buildings Act" - S. 2066 Support including buildings as a key component in any infrastructure legislation Congress Support The Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act - H.R. 1641, S. 638 Oppose Amendments Banning Consideration or Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on Federal Construction Projects Oppose Attempts to Weaken or Repeal Davis-Bacon Act in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Support Main Street Efficiency Act - H.R. 4903, S. 2665 Support the Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Act - H.R. 883 Encourage House Support for Davis-Bacon Act Coverage in S. 1260, the "CHIPS" Senate-Passed Bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 1799 PPP Extension Act S. 723 PPP Extension Act CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Implementation PPP Forgiveness Process PPP Modifications to Program SBA 7(a) Program Funding and Terms SBA COVID-19 Lending Programs
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Banking
H.R. 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Economic Impact Payments H.R. 527 CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R. 766 TAILOR Act H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1799 The PPP Extension Act H.R. 1996 SAFE Banking Act H.R. 2040 The Financial Reporting Modernization Act H.R. 2211 Central Bank Digital Currency Study Act H.J. Res. 25 Congressional disapproval of OCC True Lender Rule S. 49 No CFPB in PPP Act S. 524 A bill to create a Homeowner Assistance Fund at the Department of Treasury S. 563 Fair Access to Banking Act S. 723 PPP Extension Act S. 823 A bill to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide for protection of recovery rebates. S. 910 SAFE Banking Act S.J. Res. 15 Congressional disapproval of OCC True Lender Rule Bank Capital and Accounting Relief Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules/Legislation, including Beneficial Ownership Issue BitPay National Trust and Paxos National Trust OCC Trust Charter Applications Brokered Deposits Cannabis Banking CARES Act, Economic Impact Payments CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program Implementation Central Bank Digital Currency/Digital Dollar Climate-Related Financial Regulation Community Bank Access to Capital Community Bank Leverage Ratio Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Appropriations Community Reinvestment Act Modernization Consumer Access to Financial Records Credit Reporting Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks Credit Union Business Lending Powers Credit Union Field of Membership Rules Credit Union Growth/Powers/Abusive Behavior Credit Union Supplemental Capital Cryptocurrency Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) Customer Data Access, Implementation of Dodd Frank Act Section 1033 Cybersecurity Data Security, Breaches and Privacy De Novo Bank Formation Economic Impact Payments (EIP) Garnishment Exemption EIP - Recommendations for Improving Delivery of Payments to Americans Eliminating Corporate Shadow Banking Emergency Capital Investment Program Implementation Equal treatment between community banks and credit unions when assessing rent and related charges on military bases. Exclusion of Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Calculation of Bank Asset Thresholds Fed Accounts Figure Bank, NA Charter Application Fintech/Banking Relationships Fintech Regulatory Requirements Financial Data Sharing Safety Act First Blockchain Bank & Trust, N.A. Charter Application Flood Insurance Reauthorization GM Financial Bank Deposit Insurance Application Industrial Loan Corporation Loophole Reforms/ Square (ILC) and Rakuten Deposit Insurance Applications Interest Rate Caps Minority Depository Institutions Issues Mortgage Servicer Liquidity Facility Nomination of Isabel Guzman to serve as the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Nomination of Dr. Janet Yellen to serve as Secretary of the Treasury OCC Interpretive Letter 1176/Protego & Anchorage Conversion Applications OCC Proposed Payments Charter Postal Banking Regulatory Burden Relief for Community Banks Regulatory and Tax Relief for Community Banks SBA 7(a) Loan Program Funding and Terms Troubled Debt Restructuring
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. SBA's 8(a) Program, generally. Paycheck Protection Program. Paycheck Protection Program guidance. Family and Medical Leave Act. Temporary and targeted liability protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 1381/S. 480: the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021. H.R. 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. EPA Risk Evaluation for Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. SBA and Treasury (Reg) Title: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (RIN 1505-AC74; RIN 3245-AH62). H.R. 7: the Paycheck Fairness Act. S. 1298: the Clean Energy for America Act. H.R. 1799/S. 723: PPP Extension Act of 2021. American Jobs Plan. American Families Plan. Made in America Tax Plan. H.R. 3185/S. 1636: Save Local Business Act. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements (RIN 1506-AB49). Treasury (Reg.): Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77). COVID-19 liability protection, generally.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Flood Insurance Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with the House and Senate re: DHS appropriations for NFIP extension, flood maps. Discussions with the House Financial Services Committee re: draft legislation to reauthorize the NFIP. Letter to Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR5526 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 COVID-19 Relief HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the House and Senate regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Treasury Department's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness. Communications with the Treasury Department regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium, Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and rental assistance requirements for federally-assisted housing. Communications with the White House regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Treasury Department guidance for and administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Discussions with Fannie Mae regarding flood insurance.
Client expense: $12,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses and Independent Contractors HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting relief for commercial real estate due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Communications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness policies.
Client expense: $12,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. H.R.1246 - Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act H.R.1411/S. 1047 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act H.R. 1779/S.723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network FY 2022
Client expense: $113,222 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, 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. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
H.R.1100, Online Accessibility Act H.R. 1101, Protecting Reopening Businesses Recovering from COVID-19 Act H.R. 1864, Recreational Trails Full Funding Act of 2021 H.R. 2120, To amend the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to include hospitality businesses in grant program for shuttered venue operators. S. 297, Reinforcing American-Made Products Act S. 723/H.R. 1799, PPP Act of 2021 S. 936, INFORM Consumers Act
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Forest Service
2021 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues related to the Department of Labor (DOL) Issues related to COVID-19 Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program (also SMB issue) Davis-Bacon Requirements Project Labor Agreements Right-to-Work Issues Protecting Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420) Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R.1799/S.723/S.815) (also SMB issue) Issues Related to the Families First Coronavirus Act (also SMB issue) FOCA Act (H.R.1284/S.403) Labor Issues In FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations (also LBR issue) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act (also EDU issue) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (also EDU issue) Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R.848) (also ENG issue) National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R.447) (also EDU issue) Executive Order on Apprenticeship (also EDU issue) General Issues on Apprenticeship (also EDU issue) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684) (also TRA issue) Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 (S.2016) (also TRA issue) Clean Energy for America Act (S.1298) (also TAX & ENG issue) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard Rulemaking (RIN:1218-AD42) Executive Order 14043: Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376) (also TAX issue) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN 1505-AC77) (also TRA issue) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) (also BUD & DEF issue)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
Issues Related to the Paycheck Protection Program (also LBR issue) PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R.1799/S.723/S.815) (also LBR issue) Issues Related to the Families First Coronavirus Act (also LBR issue) Issues Related to Comprehensive Infrastructure (also BUD, TAX & TRA issue)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office