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 "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

1)Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. 2)Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. 3)Oppose price controls on credit card late fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL- EBSA - FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL- EBSA - FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Removal of Definition of Plan Assets-Insurance Company General Accounts. DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Removal of Interpretive Bulletins Relating to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Selection of Annuity Providers-Safe Harbor for Individual Account Plans. DOL- EBSA - Proposed Rule - Pooled Employer Plans: Big Plans for Small Businesses (RIN 1210-AC10). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation to clarify the annuity selection safe harbor (P.L.116-94, Div. O, Section 204) provides a plan sponsor with the same protections in selecting an annuity contract. Legislation to direct the SEC to allow the use of amended appropriate registration forms to authorize consistent registrations for non-variable products. Legislation to ensure a balanced approach to the regulation of environmental, social, and governance investments. Legislation to increase protections and safeguards for personal financial information. Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require inclusion of longevity risk language in annual plan notices. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor to Rescind "ESG Rule" and Draft "Anti-ESG Rule." Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The President's Executive Order - Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors (08/07/2025). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149/H.R.9764-118th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148/H.R.9765-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (S.424/H.R.1013-119th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023/2025 (S.955-118th Congress/H.R.1469-119th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.1831 - 119th Congress). The GUARD Act (H.R.2978-119th Congress). The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R.2988 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R. 1996 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act (S.1526/H.R.2696 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). The Balancing the Scales Act (H.R.2958 - 119th Congress). The EBSA Investigations Transparency Act (H.R.2869 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Fairness Act (S.1727 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Financing Act (S.2458 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Representation Act (S.1728 - 119th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 (S.1481/H.R.2478 - 119th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (H.R.4718/S.1707 - 119th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act 2024/2025 (S.1877/H.R.2441 - 119th Congress). The Independent Retirement Fairness Act (S.2217 - 119th Congress). The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act (S.2461 - 119th Congress). The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R.2988 - 119th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025 (S.852/H.R.20 - 119th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2025 (S.1561/H.R.1777 - 119th Congress). The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S.2210 - 119th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - FSOC - Joint Trade Effort to Restore 2019 Nonbank Financial Institution Guidance.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

1)Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. 2)Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. 3)Oppose price controls on credit card late fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 3599 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 - H.J. Res. 23 / S.J. Res. 8 - to oppose resolutions introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on December 13, 2024 extending the automatic renewal period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Removal of Definition of Plan Assets-Insurance Company General Accounts. DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Removal of Interpretive Bulletins Relating to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. DOL - EBSA - Direct Final Rule - Selection of Annuity Providers-Safe Harbor for Individual Account Plans. Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation to clarify the annuity selection safe harbor (P.L.116-94, Div. O, Section 204) provides a plan sponsor with the same protections in selecting an annuity contract. Legislation to direct the SEC to allow the use of amended appropriate registration forms to authorize consistent registrations for non-variable products. Legislation to ensure a balanced approach to the regulation of environmental, social, and governance investments. Legislation to increase protections and safeguards for personal financial information. Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require inclusion of longevity risk language in annual plan notices. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor to Rescind "ESG Rule" and Draft "Anti-ESG Rule." Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149/H.R.9764-118th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act 2023/2025(S.1481-118th Congress/H.R.2478-119th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act 2024/2025(S.3815-118th Congress/H.R.2441-119th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148/H.R.9765-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (S.424/H.R.1013-119th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023/2025 (S.955-118th Congress/H.R.1469-119th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.1831 - 119th Congress). The GUARD Act (H.R.2978-119th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.1707 - 119th Congress). The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R.2988 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R. 1996 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act (S.1526/H.R.2696 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - FSOC - Joint Trade Effort to Restore 2019 Nonbank Financial Institution Guidance.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

1)Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. 2)Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. 3)Oppose price controls on credit card late fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 3599 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 - H.J. Res. 23 / S.J. Res. 8 - to oppose resolutions introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on December 13, 2024 extending the automatic renewal period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for in-serve rollovers for individual retirement annuity purchases (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation to clarify the annuity selection safe harbor (P.L.116-94, Div. O, Section 204) provides a plan sponsor with the same protections in selecting an annuity contract. Legislation to direct the SEC to allow the use of amended appropriate registration forms to authorize consistent registrations for non-variable products. Legislation to ensure a balanced approach to the regulation of environmental, social, and governance investments. Legislation to increase protections and safeguards for personal financial information. Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require inclusion of longevity risk language in annual plan notices. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149/H.R.9764-118th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act 2023/2025(S.1481-118th Congress/H.R.2478-119th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305/H.R.9281-118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act 2024/2025(S.3815-118th Congress/H.R.2441-119th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148/H.R.9765-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (S.424/H.R.1013-119th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023/2025 (S.955-118th Congress/H.R.1469-119th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - IRS - Final Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN 1545-BP82).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. Oppose price controls on credit card late fees. Oppose Federal Reserve rule to tighten price controls on debit card interchange fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.189, Mind Your Own Business Act H.J.Res.30/S.J. Res.8, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights. General discussions on apprenticeships General discussions around congressional action on diversity & inclusion

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

- Issues related to Regulation Best Interest and fiduciary standards - Issues related to ESG investing in retirement plans (H.J. Res. 30; S.J. Res. 8)

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for in-serve rollovers for individual retirement annuity purchases (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names - 17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Stay Order - Final Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures during pending litigation. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. SEC - Final Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act (S.3815/H.R.1807-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (S.4917/H.R.3063-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2025 Subcommittee Mark. Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 2020-02" (H.J.Res.140-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 84-24" (H.J.Res.141-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128)" (H.J.Res.143-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-54 - Transition Relief and Guidance Relating to Certain Required Minimum Distributions. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-62 - Guidance on Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Catch-Up Contributions. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] (RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS - Guidance on Anti-Abuse Rules Under Sec. 127 of SECURE 2.0 and Other Issues for Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Required Minimum Distributions - 89 FR 58644 - [REG-103529-23] (RIN 1545-BQ66). Treasury - IRS - Final Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN 1545-BP82).

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission S. 148 (Stop STALLING Act) S. 142 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act) S. 150 (Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act) H.R. 7737 (One Agency Act) Codify New Madison Approach, doctrine for navigating patent rights-antitrust nexus

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,600

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. Oppose price controls on credit card late fees. Oppose Federal Reserve rule to tighten price controls on debit card interchange fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.189, Mind Your Own Business Act H.J.Res.30/S.J. Res.8, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights. General discussions on apprenticeships General discussions around congressional action on diversity & inclusion

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL- EBSA - FINAL Amendments to PTE 84-24 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA33. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names - 17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting, 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Stay Order - Final Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures during pending litigation. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act (S.3815/H.R.1807-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (S.4917/H.R.3063-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2025 Subcommittee Mark. Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 2020-02" (H.J.Res.140-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 84-24" (H.J.Res.141-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128)" (H.J.Res.143-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-54 - Transition Relief and Guidance Relating to Certain Required Minimum Distributions. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-62 - Guidance on Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Catch-Up Contributions. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN: 1545-BP82). Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] (RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS - Guidance on Anti-Abuse Rules Under Sec. 127 of SECURE 2.0 and Other Issues for Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Required Minimum Distributions - 89 FR 58644 - [REG-103529-23] (RIN 1545-BQ66).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

- Issues related to Regulation Best Interest and fiduciary standards - Issues related to ESG investing in retirement plans (H.J. Res. 30; S.J. Res. 8)

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission S. 148 (Stop STALLING Act) S. 142 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act) S. 150 (Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act) H.R. 7737 (One Agency Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission S. 148 (Stop STALLING Act) S. 142 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act) S. 150 (Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act) H.R. 7737 (One Agency Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. Oppose price controls on credit card late fees. Oppose Federal Reserve rule to tighten price controls on debit card interchange fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House H.R. 572, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. H.R. 3881, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act - support. S.J.Res.11, CRA resolution of disapproval for the EPA final rule relating to increased emissions standards for new heavy duty trucks - support. H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plan Act - support. H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act - support. H.R. 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act - support. H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act - support. H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - support. Norcross amendment (submitted as #144) to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 - oppose. H.R. 3417, FAIR Act - support. H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act - support. H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. S.J. Res. 32, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). - support. H.R. 6514, Holding Agencies Accountable Act - support. H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act - support. H.R. 7198, Prove It Act - support. H.R. 7035, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. H.J.Res. 147, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process - support. H.R. 358, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (SBRFIA) - support H.R. 8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act - oppose. H. J. RES. 129, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage rule - support. H.R. 8147, Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act - support. H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" - support Senate S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. S. 122, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. S. 954, the Affordable Insulin NOW Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. S.J.Res. 8, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions - support. S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Sus for Secretary of DOL - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 728, the Paycheck Fairness Act - oppose. S. 1664, the Healthy Families Act - oppose. Marshall amendment to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - support. S. 1869, Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act - support. S. 3167, the Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Act (MEWA Act) - support. the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 2033, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act - support. S. 3227, Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 3673, Commonsense Reporting Act - support. S. 1411, Prove It Act of 2023 - support. S. 1108, Death Tax Repeal Act - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. Extending the $7.5 million debt cap under Subchapter V of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy code - support. H.R. 1147, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - support. S. 3204, the Employer Reporting Improvement Act - support. S. 3202, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S.J. Res. 61, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify the Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) final rule imposing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations - support. S.J. Res. 58, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Energy (DOE) final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards - support. S. 4297, Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act - support. S.J. Res. 76, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage rule - support. S.J.Res.63, 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 "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" - support. S.4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act - oppose. Nomination (PN1789) of Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2029 - oppose. Testimony NFIB Statement for the Record, House Committee on Small Business, hearing titled, Under the Microscope: Examining FinCENs Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. April 30, 2024 Other Healthcare reform Joint trade letter - request for abandonment or at least postponement of DOLs anticipated overtime regulations under the FLSA Joint trade letter - support of the pending proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) investment arrangements in any civil action filed in federal court Restoration of R&D expensing (Section 174) - support. Regulatory Flexibility Act reform - support. Joint trade letter - Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the U.S. Department of Labor final rule, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations - support. Joint trade letter - H.R. 4035, Small Business Information Act - support. Joint trade letter - Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act - oppose. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Su for Secretary of Labor (DOL) - oppose. Paid leave - oppose. American Privacy Rights Act. ENABLERS Act - oppose.

Client expense: $1,261,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL- EBSA - FINAL Amendments to PTE 84-24 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA33. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names - 17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting, 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Stay Order - Final Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures during pending litigation. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (H.R.3063 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act (S.3815/H.R.1807-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2025 Subcommittee Mark. Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 2020-02" (H.J.Res.140-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 84-24" (H.J.Res.141-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128)" (H.J.Res.143-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-54 - Transition Relief and Guidance Relating to Certain Required Minimum Distributions. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-62 - Guidance on Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Catch-Up Contributions. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN: 1545-BP82). Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] (RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS - Guidance on Anti-Abuse Rules Under Sec. 127 of SECURE 2.0 and Other Issues for Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

S.189, Mind Your Own Business Act H.J.Res.30/S.J. Res.8, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights. General discussions on apprenticeships General discussions around congressional action on diversity & inclusion

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

- Issues related to Regulation Best Interest and fiduciary standards - Issues related to ESG investing in retirement plans (H.J. Res. 30; S.J. Res. 8)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Participated in meetings and Joined House and Senate Sponsors Statement in Support upon introduction of H.R. 7664/S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act. Letter and meetings in Opposition to H.R. 468, Building Americas Health Care Workforce Act. Participated in meetings and joined Sponsors Statement in Support during reintroduction of H.R. 7929, Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024. Letter to all House and Senate offices in Opposition to the following list of Congressional Review Act Resolutions (CRAs) which threaten important worker protections: Improvements to the methodology for determining the adverse effect wage rate for agricultural workers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 59 and S.J. Res. 25) Improvements to the administration and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements for construction workers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 103) Improvements to wage and hour law enforcement by ensuring the FLSAs definition of independent contractor is consistent with economic reality, important for workers in industries with rampant misclassification, like construction (disapproved by H.J. Res. 116 and S.J. Res. 63) Improvements to labor standards for H-2A farmworkers (disapproved by H.J. Res. 134 and 135) Protections for workers retirement savings by ensuring unconflicted investment advice from fiduciaries (disapproved by H.J. Res. 142 and S.J. Res. 79) Protection of workers right to designate a walkaround representative for OSHA inspections (disapproved by H.J. Res. 147) Protection of retirement plan fiduciaries ability to properly consider climate change aspects and other costs and bad business practices of potential investments and to exercise their shareholder rights (disapproved by H.J. Res. 30 and S.J. Res. 8) Expansion of workers right to overtime pay, especially important for low-level supervisory employees (disapproved by H.J. Res. 166) Improvements to the standard for determining joint employer status under the NLRA, especially important for workers in the fast food industry (disapproved by H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 49) Vital improvements in income-driven student loan repayment, which would provide real relief to young workers severely burdened by debt (disapproved by H.J. Res. 88 and S.J. Res. 43) Encouraging the use of project labor agreements, which are a proven way of delivering cost-savings and on-time completion while ensuring stable labor relations, on large-scale federally-owned construction projects (disapproved by H.J. Res. 132) Requirements for crew sizes on trains to minimize safety risks to railroad employees (disapproved by H.J. Res. 130). Advocating for expanded labor rights protections, and on legislative issues that strengthen unions. Advocated against resolutions and bills to weaken organizing or workers' rights. Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 20/S.567 911 Saves Act (HB6319); HR 4897/S.2501, and OSHA Heat Rule; Advocating against several CRA resolutions of disapproval that would overturn agency action on behalf of workers. Advocating for judicial nominees that will uphold civil liberties, respect for the rule of law, and support constitutional rights of workers. N/A - Supported several of Biden Admin judicial nominees with experience working on behalf of workers and unions.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission S. 148 (Stop STALLING Act) S. 142 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act) S. 150 (Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. Oppose price controls on credit card late fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

LD 2 Q1 2024 House H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. H.R. 3881, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act - support. S.J.Res.11, CRA resolution of disapproval for the EPA final rule relating to increased emissions standards for new heavy duty trucks - support. H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plan Act - support. H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act - support. H.R. 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act - support. H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act - support. H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - support. Norcross amendment (submitted as #144) to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 - oppose. H.R. 3417, FAIR Act - support. H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act - support. H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. S.J. Res. 32, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). - support. H.R. 6514, Holding Agencies Accountable Act - support. H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act - support. H.R. 3493, ADA Improvement Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 7198, Prove It Act - support. H.R. 7035, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. Corporate Transparency Act Repeal legislation Senate S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. S. 122, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. S. 954, the Affordable Insulin NOW Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. S.J.Res. 8, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions - support. S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Sus for Secretary of DOL - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 3167, the Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Act (MEWA Act) - support. the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 2033, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act - support. S. 3227, Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 3673, Commonsense Reporting Act - support. S. 1411, Prove It Act of 2023 - support. S. 1108, Death Tax Repeal Act - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. Extending the $7.5 million debt cap under Subchapter V of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy code - support. H.R. 1147, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - support. S. 3204, the Employer Reporting Improvement Act - support. S. 3202, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S.J. Res. 61, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify the Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) final rule imposing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations - support. Corporate Transparency Act - repeal legislation. Testimony NFIB Statement for the Record, House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, hearing titled, Health Care Spending In The United States: Unsustainable For Patients, Employers, And, Taxpayers, January 31, 2024. NFIB Statement for the Record, House Committee on Education and the Workforce, comments to the Committee on Education and the Workforce request for information on ways to build upon and strengthen ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) the foundation of employer-sponsored health care, March 15, 2024. NFIB Statement for the Record, House Committee on Financial Services, hearing titled, Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI), February 14, 2024. Other Healthcare reform Joint trade letter - request for abandonment or at least postponement of DOLs anticipated overtime regulations under the FLSA Joint trade letter - support of the pending proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) investment arrangements in any civil action filed in federal court Restoration of R&D expensing (Section 174) - support. Regulatory Flexibility Act reform - support. Beneficial ownership information reporting requirements - oppose. Joint trade letter - Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the U.S. Department of Labor final rule, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations - support. ADA lawsuit abuse Joint trade letter - H.R. 4035, Small Business Information Act - support. Joint trade letter - Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act - oppose. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Su for Secretary of Labor (DOL) - oppose. Paid leave - oppose.

Client expense: $1,296,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.189, Mind Your Own Business Act H.J.Res.30/S.J. Res.8, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights. General discussions on apprenticeships General discussions around congressional action on diversity & inclusion

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Employee Benefits Security - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (the QPAM Exemption) - 29 CFR Part 2550 (Z-RIN 1210 ZA07). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 - 29 CFR Part 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA32). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 - 29 CFR Part 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA33). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA34). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary - 29 CFR Part 2510 (RIN 1210-AC02). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Cybersecurity Risk Management for Investment Advisers, Registered Investment Companies, and Business Development Companies; Reopening of Comment Period - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 270, 274, 275, and 279 [Release Nos. 33-11167; 34-97144; IA-6263; IC-34855; File No. S7-04-22] (RIN 3235-AN08). SEC - Final Rule - Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements - 17 CFR Parts 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 270, and 274 (RIN 3235-AM52). SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names - 17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting, 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Customer Information - 17 CFR Parts 240, 248, 270, and 275 [Release Nos. 34-97141; IA-6262; IC-34854; File No. S7-05-23] (RIN 3235-AN26). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Proposed Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked and Variable Annuities - 17 CFR 230, 17 CFR 232, 17 CFR 239, and 17 CFR 274 (RIN: 3235-AN30). SEC - Stay Order - Final Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures during pending litigation. The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.5779 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (H.R.3063 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act (S.3815/H.R.1807-118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-54 - Transition Relief and Guidance Relating to Certain Required Minimum Distributions. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2022-33 to Extend SECURE Act and CARES Act Amendments Deadlines. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-62 - Guidance on Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Catch-Up Contributions. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN: 1545-BP82). Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] (RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Updated Life Expectancy and Distribution Period Tables Used for Purposes of Determining Minimum Required Distributions - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-132210-18] (RIN 1545-BP11). Treasury - IRS - Relief for Reporting Required Minimum Distributions for IRAs for 2023 (Notice 2023-23). Treasury - IRS - Request for Effective Date SECURE 2.0 Act Implementation Relief. Treasury - IRS - Guidance on Anti-Abuse Rules Under Sec. 127 of SECURE 2.0 and Other Issues for Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

- Issues related to Regulation Best Interest and fiduciary standards - Issues related to ESG investing in retirement plans (H.J. Res. 30; S.J. Res. 8)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws. Oppose price controls on credit card late fees.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 1201/H.R. 2700, the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize our nations labor policies to match the needs of the 21st century worker and workforce by promoting growth and innovation, ensuring that our laws protect workers rather than union bosses, and allowing Americans to take home more of the money they earn. Support S. 991, the National Labor Relations Board Reform Act, which would end the partisanship by the NLRB by increasing the number of Board members from five to six evenly split between republicans and democrats; imposing new term limits for Board members; require four Board members to approve all decisions; restrain the NLRBs General Counsel and encourage quick resolution of cases before the Board. Support H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8, House and Senate Resolutions Blocking Department of Labor rule on ESG for Retirement Accounts, which would block the U.S. Department of Labor rule greenlighting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Support H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would address fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.189, Mind Your Own Business Act H.J.Res.30/S.J. Res.8, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights. General discussions on apprenticeships General discussions around congressional action on diversity & inclusion

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

House H.R. 572, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. H.R. 3881, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act - support. S.J.Res.11, CRA resolution of disapproval for the EPA final rule relating to increased emissions standards for new heavy duty trucks - support. H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plan Act - support. H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act - support. H.R. 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act - support. H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act - support. H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - support. Norcross amendment (submitted as #144) to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 - oppose. H.R. 3417, FAIR Act - support. H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act - support. H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 - support. H.J.Res. 98, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. - support. S.J. Res. 32, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). - support. H.R. 6514, Holding Agencies Accountable Act - support. H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act - support. H.R. 3493, ADA Improvement Act of 2023 - support. Senate S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. S. 122, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. S. 954, the Affordable Insulin NOW Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. S.J.Res. 8, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions - support. S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Sus for Secretary of DOL - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 728, the Paycheck Fairness Act - oppose. S. 1664, the Healthy Families Act - oppose. Marshall amendment to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - support. S. 1869, Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act - support. S. 3167, the Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Act (MEWA Act) - support. the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 2033, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act - support. S. 3227, Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - support. S. 3673, Commonsense Reporting Act - support. S. 1411, Prove It Act of 2023 - support. S. 1108, Death Tax Repeal Act - support. Testimony NFIB Elizabeth Milito testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, Exploring Paid Leave: Policy, Practice, and Impact on the Workforce. October 25, 2023 Other Healthcare reform Joint trade letter - request for abandonment or at least postponement of DOLs anticipated overtime regulations under the FLSA Joint trade letter - support of the pending proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) investment arrangements in any civil action filed in federal court Restoration of R&D expensing (Section 174) - support. Regulatory Flexibility Act reform - support. Beneficial ownership information reporting requirements - oppose. Joint trade letter - Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the U.S. Department of Labor final rule, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations - support. ADA lawsuit abuse Joint trade letter - H.R. 4035, Small Business Information Act - support.

Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

DOL - EBSA - Notice of Reopening Comment Period of Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (the QPAM Exemption) (29 CFR 2550). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 - 29 CFR Part 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA32). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 - 29 CFR Part 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA33). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550 (ZRIN 1210-ZA34). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary - 29 CFR Part 2510 (RIN 1210-AC02). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Cybersecurity Risk Management for Investment Advisers, Registered Investment Companies, and Business Development Companies; Reopening of Comment Period - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 270, 274, 275, and 279 [Release Nos. 33-11167; 34-97144; IA-6263; IC-34855; File No. S7-04-22] (RIN 3235-AN08). SEC - Cybersecurity Risk Management Rule for Broker-Dealers, Clearing Agencies, Major Security-Based Swap Participants, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, National Securities Associations, National Securities Exchanges, Security-Based Swap Data Repositories, Security-Based Swap Dealers, and Transfer Agents - 17 CFR Parts 232, 240, 242 and 249 [Release No. 34-97142; File No. S7-06-23] (RIN 3235-AN15). SEC - Electronic Submission of Certain Materials Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Amendments Regarding the FOCUS Report - 17 CFR Parts 202, 232, 240, 249, and 249b [Release Nos. 33-11176; 34-97182; IC-34864; File No. S7-08-23] (RIN 3235-AL85). SEC - Final Rule - Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements - 17 CFR Parts 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 270, and 274 (RIN 3235-AM52). SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names (17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Customer Information - 17 CFR Parts 240, 248, 270, and 275 [Release Nos. 34-97141; IA-6262; IC-34854; File No. S7-05-23] (RIN 3235-AN26). SEC - Request for Comment on Certain Information Providers Acting as Investment Advisers - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 275 (RIN 3235-AM95). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Proposed Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked and Variable Annuities - 17 CFR 230, 17 CFR 232, 17 CFR 239, and 17 CFR 274 (RIN: 3235-AN30). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. (H.R.4759 - 118th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (H.R.500 - 118th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023(S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The FY 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (S.2302/H.R.4664 - 118th Congress). The Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023 (S.2007/H.R.4177 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R.5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (H.R.3063 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94).

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

- Issues related to Regulation Best Interest and fiduciary standards - Issues related to ESG investing in retirement plans (H.J. Res. 30; S.J. Res. 8)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Financial Technology ("Fintech") digital assets regulation Central Bank Digital Currency Digital assets regulation (stablecoins) Private Markets Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 1414, the Keep Innovation in America Act. H.R. 1747, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act Keep Your Coins Act "Resolution Expressing Support for Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets." Capital Markets the Reward Work Act Asset manager fiduciary duty legislation Congressional Review Act resolution re: DOL ESG rule - H.J.Res.30 and S.J.Res.8 Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act Congressional Review Act resolution re: SEC climate rule (prospective) SEC EJ disclosures guidance or regulation (prospective, future) CFTC Carbon offset regulation and use in bank transition plans (RFI) (To be named) Environmental justice financial disclosures bill Fossil Free Finance Act H.R. 1: Lower Energy Costs Act (Under Consideration) Carbon Offsets Legislation H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act of 2023 Dodd-Frank 956 rulemaking

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Antitrust Consumer welfare standard Federal Trade Commission regulatory excesses, such as antitrust merger reviews and challenges H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8 (Congressional Review Act disapproval of the ESG investment rule for employee retirement savings benefits, submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights) Draft Merger Guidelines for Public Comment (FTC-2023-0043-0001) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements (RIN No. 3084-AB46) Oversight of U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Financial Technology ("Fintech") digital assets regulation Central Bank Digital Currency Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (S. 4760) HR 4766 Clarity for Payment Stablecoin Act HR 4763 The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Digital assets regulation (stablecoins) General SEC regulatory agenda Private Markets Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 1414, the Keep Innovation in America Act. H.R. 1747, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act Keep Your Coins Act "Resolution Expressing Support for Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets." Capital Markets the Reward Work Act Executive compensation/procurement executive actions Asset manager fiduciary duty legislation Congressional Review Act resolution re: DOL ESG rule - H.J.Res.30 and S.J.Res.8 Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act SEC climate disclosure rule Congressional Review Act resolution re: SEC climate rule (prospective) Treasury Net zero principles for Financial Institutions FIO climate data call SEC EJ disclosures guidance or regulation (prospective, future) CFTC Carbon offset regulation and use in bank transition plans (RFI) Climate-related accounting and audit standards (To be named) Environmental justice financial disclosures bill Fossil Free Finance Act H.R. 1: Lower Energy Costs Act (Under Consideration) Carbon Offsets Legislation Insurance fossil fuel disclosures bill (Schiff) Fair Credit for Farmers Act H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act of 2023

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Support H.J. Res. 30 & S.J. Res. 8. to Overturn Biden administration DOL rule encouraging fiduciaries to support woke ESG priorities over financial returns. Support H.R. 1165 Data Privacy Act of 2023 to modernize financial data privacy laws.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

DOL - EBSA - Notice of Reopening Comment Period of Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (the QPAM Exemption) (29 CFR 2550). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Retirement Security - formerly the Definition of the Term Fiduciary (RIN 1210-AC02). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Cybersecurity Risk Management for Investment Advisers, Registered Investment Companies, and Business Development Companies; Reopening of Comment Period - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, 270, 274, 275, and 279 [Release Nos. 33-11167; 34-97144; IA-6263; IC-34855; File No. S7-04-22] (RIN 3235-AN08). SEC - Cybersecurity Risk Management Rule for Broker-Dealers, Clearing Agencies, Major Security-Based Swap Participants, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, National Securities Associations, National Securities Exchanges, Security-Based Swap Data Repositories, Security-Based Swap Dealers, and Transfer Agents - 17 CFR Parts 232, 240, 242 and 249 [Release No. 34-97142; File No. S7-06-23] (RIN 3235-AN15). SEC - Electronic Submission of Certain Materials Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Amendments Regarding the FOCUS Report - 17 CFR Parts 202, 232, 240, 249, and 249b [Release Nos. 33-11176; 34-97182; IC-34864; File No. S7-08-23] (RIN 3235-AL85). SEC - Final Rule - Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements - 17 CFR Parts 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 270, and 274 (RIN 3235-AM52). SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names (17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Customer Information - 17 CFR Parts 240, 248, 270, and 275 [Release Nos. 34-97141; IA-6262; IC-34854; File No. S7-05-23] (RIN 3235-AN26). SEC - Request for Comment on Certain Information Providers Acting as Investment Advisers - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 275 (RIN 3235-AM95). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Proposed Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked and Variable Annuities - 17 CFR 230, 17 CFR 232, 17 CFR 239, and 17 CFR 274 (RIN: 3235-AN30). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. (H.R.4759 - 118th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (H.R.500 - 118th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023(S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The FY 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (S.2302/H.R.4664 - 118th Congress). The Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023 (S.2007/H.R.4177 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R.5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (H.R.3063 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94).

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

House Bills H.R. 572, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 30, the Congressional Resolution of Disapproval of the Department of Labors final rule on Environmental, Social, and Governance for retirement plans - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - support. H.R. 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. H.R. 3881, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act - support. S.J.Res.11, CRA resolution of disapproval for the EPA final rule relating to increased emissions standards for new heavy duty trucks - support. H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plan Act - support. H.R. 2813, the Self-Insurance Protection Act - support. H.R. 4428, the Guidance Clarity Act - support. H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act - support. H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - support. Norcross amendment (submitted as #144) to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 - oppose. H.R. 3417, FAIR Act - support. H.R. 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act - support. H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 - support. Senate Bills S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act - support. S. 122, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act - support. S. 954, the Affordable Insulin NOW Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act - support. H.J.Res. 27, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule - support. S.J.Res. 8, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval for the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for investment decisions - support. S. 1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act - support. S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act - support. Nomination of Acting Secretary Julie Sus for Secretary of DOL - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 - oppose. S. 728, the Paycheck Fairness Act - oppose. S. 1664, the Healthy Families Act - oppose. S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - support. Nomination of Jared Bernstein as Chair to the Council of Economic Advisors - oppose. Marshall amendment to H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - support. S. 1869, Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act - support. Testimony NFIB Holly Wade testified before the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access in a hearing titled, Enabling Success: Examining the Competitive Landscape for Small Business. September 13, 2023 NFIB Statement for the Record for field hearing titled, One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the Importance of Rightsizing Regulations for Small Businesses. House Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship. August 23, 2023 NFIB Kevin Kuhlman testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions in a hearing titled, Potential Consequences of FinCENs Beneficial Ownership Rulemaking. July 18, 2023 NFIB Elizabeth Milito testified before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections in hearing titled, Cutting Corners at WHD: Examining the Cost to Workers, Small Businesses, and the Economy. July 18, 2023 NFIB Statement for the Record for hearing titled, Is There a Right to Repair? House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. July 18, 2023 Other Healthcare reform Joint trade letter - request for abandonment or at least postponement of DOLs anticipated overtime regulations under the FLSA Joint trade letter - support of the pending proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) investment arrangements in any civil action filed in federal court Restoration of R&D expensing (Section 174) - support. Regulatory Flexibility Act reform - support. Beneficial ownership information reporting requirements - oppose. Comments Department of Justice Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, RIN 1190-AA79, Docket ID No. 144, 88 Fed. Reg. 51948 (August 4, 2023) Treasury/FinCEN Notice and Request for Comments titled Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Comment Request; Renewal Without Change of Administrative Rulings Regulations, FINCEN-2023-0009, OMB Control No. 1506-0050, 88 Fed. Reg. 51399 (August 3, 2023) Treasury/Labor/HHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; Level-Funded Plan Arrangements; and Tax Treatment of Certain Accident and Health Insurance, CMS-9904-P, 88 Fed Reg. 44596 (July 12, 2023)

Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Support S. 1201/H.R. 2700, the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize our nations labor policies to match the needs of the 21st century worker and workforce by promoting growth and innovation, ensuring that our laws protect workers rather than union bosses, and allowing Americans to take home more of the money they earn. Support S. 991, the National Labor Relations Board Reform Act, which would end the partisanship by the NLRB by increasing the number of Board members from five to six evenly split between republicans and democrats; imposing new term limits for Board members; require four Board members to approve all decisions; restrain the NLRBs General Counsel and encourage quick resolution of cases before the Board. Support H.J. Res. 30/S.J. Res. 8, House and Senate Resolutions Blocking Department of Labor rule on ESG for Retirement Accounts, which would block the U.S. Department of Labor rule greenlighting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Support H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would address fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE