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H.R. 1058, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Submitted letter of support to the original cosponsors of the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow older tax filers to file a short tax form, similar to the 1040EZ, that includes income from Social Security.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank. (no bill)
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Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Source: Senate LDA
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank. (no bill)
Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed assisted living housing. (no bill) Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 and future appropriations need. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed assisted living housing. (no bill) Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) P.L.111-372, Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed enactment of legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
H. R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care Standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Disucssed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections fore borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
H. R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care Standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Disucssed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections fore borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regular, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill) H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Fair Housing Act - Discussed potential introduction of an update to the Fair Housing Act. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619/H.R.4690, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs. H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior transit services and research programs.
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. Discussed priority issues for AARP. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619/H.R.4690, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs. H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior transit services and research programs.
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) S. 1596/H.J. Res. 79/H.R. 2068/H.R. 2017/H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 assisted living, elderly transit. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) H.R. 2434/S. 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed assisted living housing. (no bill) Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for rental assistance, (both tenant and project based), Section 202 and future appropriations need. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill) H.R.677/S.267, the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act-Supported the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individuals with a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. Discussed pending DOL and SEC regulations on the definition of a fiduciary. (no bill) Opposed Regs. to implement Dodd/Frank (P.L. 111-203) with regard to preemption of state consumer protection laws and visitorial rights of state attorneys general. H.R. 1121, The Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulation Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd/Frank. H.R. 1315, The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it weakens the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S.746, Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition as it would roll back funding and authority for the CFPB under Dodd/Frank. S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act - Opposed Snowe amendment that would hamper regulation of small business (amendment defeated). Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. (no bill) Lobbied House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. H. R. 1, Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for adequate funding for OAA, EJA, CSFP, SCSEP, CNCS, SNAP. Discussions on Administration's position on the debt ceiling and possible impact on Social Security. (no bill) S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. H.J. Res. 1/S.J. Res. 4 - Proposing a balanced budget to the Constitution - Discussed legislation. Discussed draft budgetary legislation on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. (no bill)
H.R. 1058, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Submitted letter of support to the original cosponsors of the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow older tax filers to file a short tax form, similar to the 1040EZ, that includes income from Social Security.
Pub. Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.
Discussion of draft legislation to reauthorize SAFTEA-LU. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) Discussed human services coordination and public transportation. (no bill) Discussed older driver and pedestrian safety. (no bill) Safe and Complete Streets Act - Discussion of draft legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of draft legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. (no bill) Specialized Transportation for Older Adults legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.J.Res. 44, H.J.Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed AARP's concerns for "Bill Shock" experienced by members and consumers with wireless providers. (no bill) Discussed FCC's interest in consumer protections against unexpected wireless charges as a result of lack of transparency and disclosure by wireless providers to consumers on fine print. (no bill) Discussed initiatives on identity verification over the Internet. (no bill)
H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed assisted living housing. (no bill) Discussed Section 202 budget and restructuring proposals. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) P.L.111-372, Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed enactment of legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act - Disucssed concerns over foreclosures and older homeowners. Discussed reverse mortgage issues including non-recourse loan issues. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation on accessibility standards for single-family homes. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 5809, the Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2010 -Would amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the take back and safe disposal of controlled substances. The bill provides for an educational effort about proper drug disposal, an EPA report on the same and a GAO report on the effectiveness of disposal programs. S. 3690, the Drug Safety and Accountability Act of 2010 - Requires drug manufacturers to implement quality management plans and document the manufacturing supply chain to ensure the quality and safety of drugs. The bill also would expand FDA authority to recall unsafe drugs, including over the counter drugs, and offers protection to whistle blowers. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. (no bill)
Discussed priority issues for AARP.
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Discussed Federal Reserve Board proposed rules regarding Regulation Z requirements for reverse mortgages and consumer right of rescission. (no bill) Discussed mortgage finance market reform options. (no bill)
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Included provisions in bill to protect rate payers and low income households.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. H.R.529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation by Sen. McCaskill to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure (no bill)
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with DPC staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 5o million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed Social Security options that are preferred by AARP to educate members with inquiries.
Urged White House to provide swift action to establish an inter-agency task force to oversee the transition to digital television (DTV). Sought to protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees. Monitored draft language on wireless industry and hearing aid compatibility of advanced wireless products for hearing impaired. Met with the FCC Commissioner Tate regarding wireless issues. HR 6209/S 3156 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act of 2008, CALM - Discussed AARP support of legislation to require consistent volume levels of television programming. S 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act - Request to appear and give testimony on behalf of broadband deployment and seniors. S HR 5435 DTV Border Fix Act - Supported bill that would allow border broadcast to continue airing in analog through 2013. S 2607 DTV Transition Assistance Act, S 3182 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations FY 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation in regards to funding for DTV converter box coupons and community based outreach to seniors.
S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact to discuss proposed LIHEAP reauthorization legislation to create equity and modify distribution formula for program that assists elderly and low income individuals with paying utility bills. S 3186 Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer Act of 2008 - Contact made to pass additional FY08 funds on legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. HR 6078 Green Act of 2008 - Contact established to follow legislation supporting energy efficient mortgages.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 3548 - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. S 2636 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 FHA Modernization Act of 2007- Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure and to expand FHA reverse mortgage programs. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending.
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
Discussed AARP's concerns for consumer protections around the deployment of smart meters. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H. J. Res. 101, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Lobbied for making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 and for other purposes.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J.Res. 101, H.J.Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed priority issues for AARP.
Wrote and forwarded comments to FCC on AARP's concerns for increased consumer protections to avoid bill shock on wireless cell phone usage. (No bill) Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill). H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101,Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extension Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 5809, the Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2010 -Would amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the take back and safe disposal of controlled substances. The bill provides for an educational effort about proper drug disposal, an EPA report on the same and a GAO report on the effectiveness of disposal programs. S. 3690, the Drug Safety and Accountability Act of 2010 - Requires drug manufacturers to implement quality management plans and document the manufacturing supply chain to ensure the quality and safety of drugs. The bill also would expand FDA authority to recall unsafe drugs, including over the counter drugs, and offers protection to whistle blowers. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. (no bill)
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. Discussed priority issues for AARP. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619/H.R.4690, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs. H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior transit services and research programs.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for LIHEAP and weatherization.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill) H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Fair Housing Act - Discussed potential introduction of an update to the Fair Housing Act. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits, and COBRA. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regular, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits, and COBRA. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. (no bill)
H. R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care Standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Disucssed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections fore borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Lobbied to include provisions in the bill to protect rate payers and low income households. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP, and weatherization. (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
H. R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care Standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Disucssed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections fore borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed the implications of this legislation pertaining to pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Wrote letter of support for this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies.
S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. H.R.529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Discussed inclusion of low-income and consumer protection language in bill. S.2877 CLEAR Act (Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal) - Included provisions in bill to protect rate payers and low income households.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H. R. 3355 Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H. R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number).
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed the implications of this legislation pertaining to pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Wrote letter of support for this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime value of their 401(k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive lifetime annuity. H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies.
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. H.R.529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H. R. 3355 Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H. R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution.
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). Discussed draft legislation by Sen. Cantwell, the Carbon Limits and Energy for america's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, proposing an alternative cap and dividend approach to climate change legislation (no bill). discussed draft Committee legislation, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, to establish a national cap and trade program to reduce carbon and address climate change (no bill).
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H. R. 3355 Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H. R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making (no bill). Discussed draft legislation by Sen. Cantwell, the Carbon Limits and Energy for america's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, proposing an alternative cap and dividend approach to climate change legislation (no bill). discussed draft Committee legislation, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, to establish a national cap and trade program to reduce carbon and address climate change (no bill).
S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. H.R.529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation by Sen. McCaskill to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity conversion Mortgages (no bill).
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H. R. 3355 Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H. R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs.
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisciction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). Discussed with officials of the FCC agency actions or proposals relating to wireless telephone service, smart grid development and national broadband plan affordability (no bill).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of proposed legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations to address unsafe conditions at intersections and roadways with high incidence of traffic accidents and fatalities among older drivers and pedestrians.(no bill) Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.
H. R. 1329/S. 575 Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (Clean Tea) - Discussed legislation that would require states and regional and local governments with a population over 200,000 to establish a goal of reducing emissions from the transportation sector and develop a transportation greenhouse gas reduction plan and includes funds to implement such plans.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Discussion of proposals to reauthorize the LIHEAP program to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. H. R. 1573 National Home Energy Revolving Fund - Discussed legislation to establish the National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund within the Department of Energy to provide amounts to units of general local government to make loans to homeowners for qualified home energy audits and certified energy savings improvements, and for other purposes. Climate Change Legislative Proposals - Discussion of draft House Energy and Commerce Committee proposals on climate change to create a federal cap and trade program to distribute 100% of carbon permits and distribute at least 90% of total auction proceeds in the form of dividends to every American with a Social Security number.
S. 584/H.R. 1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009-Directs States and Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt complete Streets policies within two years to ensure improvements are made to federally-funded roadways to ensure that potential users of all ages and abilities can travel safely and conveniently. Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, and strengthened connections between transportation and land use. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safty and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide funding to states to implement roadway safety recommendations for unsafe intersections and roadways based on the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians. (no bill)
S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).
H. R. 1329/S. 575 Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (Clean Tea) - Discussed legislation that would require states and regional and local governments with a population over 200,000 to establish a goal of reducing emissions from the transportation sector and develop a transportation greenhouse gas reduction plan and includes funds to implement such plans.
H. R. 681, Digital Transition Extension Act of 2009/S. 328, DTV Delay Act - Lobbied for an extension of the transition date for converting television signals from analog to digital-only transmissions until June 12, 2009, and extends authority to NTIA to issue digital signal converter box coupons and permit consumers to reaply for expired converter box coupons.
H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S 2686/HR 5951- Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied against transfer of public transportation funding to highway projects. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - Lobbied on the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill in the 111th Congress. Set forth the initial priorities for AARP.(no bill) Lobbied for the inclusion of Complete Streets in the Transportation Authorization bill (no bill number). AARP filed ex parte comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposal to schedule votes on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform and formula change to universal service fund (USF) contributions by ratepayers.
HR 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 Neighborhood Stablization Act - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. . S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 Expanding American Homeownership - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act - discussed the implementation of the bill. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. S 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations - Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending including section 202-housing for the elderly program. HR 6033 Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act of 2008 - Lobbied to expand the bill to cover more types of housing and to ensure the competitive nature of the grants program, as well as other changes to the bill. S 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protections Act - Lobbied to increase protections for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan recipients. HR 3997/HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Lobbied to include provisions to assist troubled homeowners, including the ability for bankruptcy judges to modify primary mortgage debt.
Lobbied to protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees (no Bill). S. 2607 - DTV Transition Assistance Act, S 3182 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations FY 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation in regards to funding for DTV converter box coupons and community based outreach to seniors.
Climate Change and Transportation - Discussed potential climate change legislation that may be proposed in the 111th Congress and potential legislative proposals that AARP may support or introduce that seeks to reduce greenhouse gases. (no bill number)
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance. Stimulus Legislation and Economic Recovery - Lobbied on proposed/draft legislation to increase funding for federal nutrition program (food stamps/SNAP,TEFAP,CSFP) Employment and Training Services (WIA, SCSEP); SSI benefits; Philanthropic & Civic Engagement programs, unemployment insurance; federal medical assistance percentage; weatherization assistance program; the promotion of health information technology; accredited nursing schools through grants; transportation infrastructure; and to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Lobbied to protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees (no Bill). S. 2607 - DTV Transition Assistance Act - Government regulatory policy regarding keeping older persons connected to T.V. reception after the DTV Transition - All provisions to improve funding to help consumers in the transition to DTV. S 3182 Commerce/Justice Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for DTV converter box coupons and community-based outreach to seniors.
S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact to discuss proposed LIHEAP reauthorization legislation to create equity and modify distribution formula. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. S 3186 Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer Act of 2008 - Contact made to pass additional FY08 funds on legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. HR 6078 Green Act of 2008 - Contact established to follow legislation supporting energy efficient mortgages. HR 2638 Continuing Resolution to make apropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 and for other purposes. Contact established to support LIHEAP funding as part of the continuing resolution to fund government on an interim basis.
HR 3541/S 2096 Do Not Call Improvement Act of 2007- All provisions related to protecting consumers from unwanted telemarketing. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing and social services funding.
HR 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 Neighborhood Stablization Act - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. . S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 Expanding American Homeownership - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act - Lobbied (1) to include mandatory loan modification mechansm for borrowers facing foreclosure, (2) to expand the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, cap HECM origination fees, and provide HECM consumer protections, and (3) to create and fund a federal affordable housing trust fund. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. S 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations - Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending. HR 6033 Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act of 2008 - Lobbied to expand the bill to cover more types of housing and to ensure the competitive nature of the grants program. S 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protections Act - Lobbied to increase protections for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan recipients. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Section 202, Housing for the Elderly program funding. HR 3997/HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Lobbied to include provisions to assist troubled homeowners, including the ability for bankruptcy judges to modify primary mortgage debt.
S 2686/HR 5951- Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied against transfer of public transportation funding to highway projects.
Urged White House to provide swift action to establish an inter-agency task force to oversee the transition to digital television (DTV). Sought to protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees. Monitored draft language on wireless industry, attended hearing on draft language wireless industry, and spoke to House staff on draft legislation on wireless and hearing aid compatibility of advanced wireless products for hearing impaired. Met with the FCC Commissioner Tate regarding wireless issues. S 2607 DTV Transition Assistance Act - Lobbied for NTIA and FCC funding for DTV conversion outreach programs for seniors and the disabled. HR 6209/S 3156 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act of 2008, CALM - Contact with House and Senate to discuss AARP support of legislation to require consistent volume levels of television programming. Contact with Senate to draft testimony on behalf of wireless abuses; hearing not held S 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act - Request to appear and give testimony on behalf of broadband deployment and seniorts; hearing held September 16. S 3182 Commerce/Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for DTV converter box coupons and community-based outreach to seniors. HR 5435 DTV Border Fix Act - Wrote letter in support of bill that would allow border broadcast to continue airing in analog through 2013.
S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 - Lobbied to protect older homeowners from predatory mortgage lending practices.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact to discuss proposed LIHEAP reauthorization legislation to create equity and modify distribution formula. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills.
Protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees (no Bill). S. 2607 - Government regulatory policy regarding keeping older persons connected to T.V. reception after the DTV Transition - All provisions to improve funding to help consumers in the transition to DTV.
S 2686/HR 5951-The Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.
HR 3541/S 2096 Do Not Call Improvement Act of 2007- All provisions related to protecting consumers from unwanted telemarketing.
S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 - Lobbied to protect older homeowners from predatory mortgage lending practices.
Urged White House to provide swift action to establish an inter-agency task force to oversee the transition to digital television (DTV). Sought to protect older consumers from unnecessary and excessive wireless fees. Monitored draft language on wireless industry, attended hearing on draft language wireless industry, and spoke to House staff on draft legislation on wireless and hearing aid compatibility of advanced wireless products for hearing impaired. Met with the FCC Commissioner Tate regarding wireless issues. Gathered info on wireless legislation that will assist consumers with wireless industry abuses. S 2607 DTV Transition Assistance Act - Lobbied for NTIA and FCC funding for DTV conversion outreach programs for seniors and the disabled.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office