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To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1023; To Repeal the Imposition of Wthholding on Certain Payments Made to Vendors by Government Agencies; entire bill H.R.3634; Engineering Education Bill; entire bill
To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
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PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
| SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS |
| 4 |
| 2006–2007 |
| BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO | 3 | 2007 |
| SHEET METAL WORKERS INTL ASSN | 3 | 2006 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS | 2 | 2007 |
| SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, THE (INC) | 1 | 2006 |
H.R.1023; To Repeal the Imposition of Wthholding on Certain Payments Made to Vendors by Government Agencies; entire bill
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
All Healthy Children Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
All Healthy Children Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Animal Protection Accountability Improvement Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Polar Bear Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Polar Bear Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat charitable remainder pet trusts in a manner similar to charitable remainder annuity trusts.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat charitable remainder pet trusts in a manner similar to charitable remainder annuity trusts.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Strategic Technology/Engineering Program Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1023; To Repeal the Imposition of Wthholding on Certain Payments Made to Vendors by Government Agencies; entire bill H.R.3634; Engineering Education Bill; entire bill
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Water Quality Financing Act of 2007
Client: INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
Water Quality Financing Act of 2007
Client: INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Polar Bear Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Polar Bear Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill S.2123; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2419; To Provide for the Continuation of Agricultural Programs Through 2012 and Other Purposes; entire bill
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2419; To Provide for the Continuation of Agricultural Programs Through 2012 and Other Purposes; entire bill
To reauthorize the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999, and for other purposes.
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2881; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
To override the income tax treaty with Barbados.
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
To override the income tax treaty with Barbados.
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
To override the income tax treaty with Barbados.
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
To override the income tax treaty with Barbados.
Client: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill S.2123; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill
To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Client: INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill
To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Client: INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
Access to Innovation for Medicare Patients Act of 2003
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill
Access to Innovation for Medicare Patients Act of 2003
Client: INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS · Firm: VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill S.2123; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modrnization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Coopoeration Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” H.R.2419; Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill S.2285; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision & Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
Working to secure three million dollars in appropriations from the Appropriations Committee to fund the Advance Helicopter Egress Lighting System (ADHEELS) in Aircraft Procurement Navy, Line 30, "H-53"
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
No specific bill; no specific legislation; issues pertaining to reducing the costs of quality healthcare
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATL EDUCATION ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
No specific bii; no specific legislation; lobbying pertaining to No Cild Left Behind reauthorization
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill S.2123; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill
H.R.2881; FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS ET AL via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to support an amendment to provide a boilermaker exemption from the atatutory cap on annual H-2B visas S.1348; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to include labor law protections & prohibit employers from exploiting foreign workers because of their alien status in any immigration reform bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; general immigration issues
No specific bill; no specific legislation; general labor issues
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R.1023; To Repeal the Imposition of Wthholding on Certain Payments Made to Vendors by Government Agencies; entire bill H.R.3634; Engineering Education Bill; entire bill
H.R.2419; To Provide for the Continuation of Agricultural Programs Through 2012 and Other Purposes; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 137 & S. 261; The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act: H.R. 503 & S. 311; The Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 1498, Primates as Pets Act H.R. 661 & S. 394; to require the humane euthanasia of livestock too sick or injured to walk and prohibit USDA certification of meat from such animals for human consumption. H.R. 3029; Bear Protection Act H.R. 1280 & S. 714; to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from random sources such as pet theft and free-to-good-home ads. H.R.1726; Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R.891; Fur Labeling Act H.R. 249; to restore prohibition on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros undercut by a rider in the FY 2005 omnibus spending bill. S. Res. 118 and H. Res. 427; to urge Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. H.R. 962 and S. 549; to phase out routine nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in farm animals and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating sick people and animals H.R. 2711; to prohibit computer-assisted remote hunting, in which a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the targeted animal. H.R. 2327 and S. 1406; to ban importation of polar bear trophies. H.R.2108 and S.1274; Human and Pet Food Safety Act H.R.2193; Animal Welfare Act Accountability Act H.R. 2491; to authorize federal provisions to provide for companion animals through uniform pet trusts after the death of the guardian/owner Formerly H.R. 2428; to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison (aka buffalo) and allow the herd to roam freely over federal lands Formerly H.R. 1688 / S. 304; to ban interstate and foreign commerce of captive exotic animals to be shot for entertainment or trophies at “canned hunts.” No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to codify the temporary ban that the USDA implemented processing downed cattle for the human food supply No specific bill; lobbied to amend the Humane Slaughter Act to include poultry
INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R.980; Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS ET AL via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
S.1348; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007; entire bill
No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to support an amendment to provide a boilermaker exemption from the atatutory cap on annual H-2B visas
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
No specific bill; no specific legislation; issues pertaining to reducing the costs of quality healthcare
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATL EDUCATION ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
No specific bii; no specific legislation; lobbying pertaining to No Cild Left Behind reauthorization
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R.1081; Insurance Industry Cooperation Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.2761; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.920; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R.3121; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R.800; Employee Free Choice Act; entire bill H.R.720; Water Quality Financing Act; entire bill No specific bill; Davis Bacon Protection; lobbied to ensure fair pay to construction workers & their families
S.1348; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007; entire bill No specific bill; no specific legislation; lobbied to include labor law protections & prohibit employers from exploiting foreign workers because of their alien status in any immigration reform bill
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
No specific bill; no specific legislation; general labor issues
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R.2419; To Provide for the Continuation of Agricultural Programs Through 2012 and Other Purposes; entire bill
H.R.1023; To Repeal the Imposition of Wthholding on Certain Payments Made to Vendors by Government Agencies; entire bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Working to secure three million dollars in appropriations from the Appropriations Committee to fund the Advance Helicopter Egress Lighting System (ADHEELS) in Aircraft Procurement Navy, Line 30, "H-53"
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · RR
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2007 · mid_year · RR
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
SHEET METAL WORKERS INTL ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YT
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL ASSN OF FIRE FIGHTERS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SHEET METAL WORKERS INTL ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATL EDUCATION ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SHEET METAL WORKERS INTL ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · RR
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2006 · mid_year · RR
NATL EDUCATION ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS ET AL via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS ET AL via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · year_end · RR
NATL EDUCATION ASSN via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · year_end · RR
PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · mid_year · RR
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US via VALIS & KEELEN, LLC
2005 · mid_year · RR
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE