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H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 1081/S. 618 (Insurance Industry Competition Act, to further competition in the insurance industry.)

H.R. 1318 (Veterans' Benefits Protection Act, to repeal the authority for agent or attorney representation in Veterans benefits cases before the Department of Veterans Affairs.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusioin of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.)

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 (Patent Reform Act; specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and damages.)

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.)

H.R. 3580 (Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act; now Public Law 110-85; specific interest in proposed language clarifying the effect of safety regulation under the bill on state law; also specific interest in the Rule of Construction enacted under Section 901 regarding the responsibility to maintain warning labels in accordance with existing regulations. Also similar interests in S. 1082 and H. R.2900, related bills.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusioin of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S. 814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

H.R. 3580 (Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act; now Public Law 110-85; specific interest in proposed language clarifying the effect of safety regulation under the bill on state law; also specific interest in the Rule of Construction enacted under Section 901 regarding the responsibility to maintain warning labels in accordance with existing regulations. Also similar interests in S. 1082 and H. R.2900, related bills.)

H.R. 3915 (Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices.) H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.)

H.R. 1908/S. 1145 (Patent Reform Act; specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and damages.)

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.)

H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposal, not presently included in either bill, to deny the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.) H.R. 1125/S. 65 (Freedom to Fly Act, relating to the mandatory retirement age for pilots.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusioin of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.)

S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/ S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; specific interest in provisions in H.R. 2830 relating to claims for unpaid crew wages on passenger vessels.)

H.R. 1081/S. 618 (Insurance Industry Competition Act, to further competition in the insurance industry.)

H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposal, not presently included in either bill, to deny the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.) H.R. 1125/S. 65 (Freedom to Fly Act, relating to the mandatory retirement age for pilots.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S. 814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S. 814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/ S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; specific interest in provisions in H.R. 2830 relating to claims for unpaid crew wages on passenger vessels.)

S. 1 (Honest Leadership and Open Government Act; now Public Law 110-81; specific interest in Title II, Full Public Disclosure of Lobbying.) Federalism Accountability Act (Draft legislation, not introduced as of 12-31-07, to protect the reserved powers of the states, and

H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposal, not presently included in either bill, to deny the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.) H.R. 1125/S. 65 (Freedom to Fly Act, relating to the mandatory retirement age for pilots.)

H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposal, not presently included in either bill, to deny the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.) H.R. 1125/S. 65 (Freedom to Fly Act, relating to the mandatory retirement age for pilots.)

H.R. 2764 (as enacted) (Consolidated Appropriations Act; specific interest in Section 534, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, relating to the rights of states or other political subdivisions to adopt or enforce regulations or standards with respect to chemical facility security.)

S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments) H.R. 2830/ S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; specific interest in provisions in H.R. 2830 relating to claims for unpaid crew wages on passenger vessels.)

H.R. 3915 (Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices.) H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections