MICHAEL FORSCEY

Work on legislation to reform U.S. Antitrust laws to generally strengthen standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, entertainment and media, and communications sectors. Work on legislation to limit the use and application of artificial intelligence by employers. Work in support of the American Innovation and Online Choice Act.

Work on developing and advocating on behalf of legislation the use and application of artificial intelligence by the private sector.

Work in opposition to legislation that would reduce previously enacted government approved funding for distressed multi-employer pension plans and in opposition to proposals that would increase PBGC premiums on multi-employer plans.

Work in support of FCC effort to reinstate its Open Internet Order of 2015 and in opposition to legislation that would block or prohibit the FCCs effort to do so.

Work in support of H.R.618 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, a bill which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners under the FECA program.

Work to enact legislation to amend and reform the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to modify the rules governing the workers compensation settlements and to limit the authority of federal officials to override state approved workers compensation settlement agreements.

Work on legislation to reform U.S. Antitrust laws to generally strengthen standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, entertainment and media, and communications sectors. Work on legislation to limit the use and application of artificial intelligence by employers.

Work in opposition to legislation that would reduce previously enacted government approved funding for distressed multi-employer pension plans and in opposition to proposals that would increase PBGC premiums on multi-employer plans.

Work on developing and advocating on behalf of legislation the use and application of artificial intelligence by the private sector.

Work to enact legislation to amend and reform the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to modify the rules governing the workers compensation settlements and to limit the authority of federal officials to override state approved workers compensation settlement agreements.

Work in support of H.R.618 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, a bill which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners under the FECA program.

Work on legislation to reform U.S. Antitrust laws to generally strengthen standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, entertainment and media, and communications sectors. Work on legislation to limit the use and application of artificial intelligence by employers.

Work in support of FCC effort to reinstate its Open Internet Order of 2015 and in opposition to legislation that would block or prohibit the FCCs effort to do so.

Work in opposition to legislation that would reduce previously enacted government approved funding for distressed multi-employer pension plans and in opposition to proposals that would increase PBGC premiums on multi-employer plans.

Work in support of H.R.618 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, a bill which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners under the FECA program.

Work to enact legislation to amend and reform the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to modify the rules governing the workers compensation settlements and to limit the authority of federal officials to override state approved workers compensation settlement agreements.

Work in support of legislation that would reinstate and codify the FCC's Open Interest Order of 2015.

Work in opposition to legislation that would reduce previously enacted government approved funding for distressed multi-employer pension plans and in opposition to proposals that would increase PBGC premiums on multi-employer plans.

Monitor legislation to reform statutes governing copyright protection in the U.S.

Work in support of H.R.618 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, a bill which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners under the FECA program.

Work to enact legislation to amend and reform the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to modify the rules governing the workers compensation settlements and to limit the authority of federal officials to override state approved workers compensation settlement agreements.

Work on legislation to reform. U.S. Antitrust laws to generally strengthen standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, entertainment and media, and communications sectors.

Work in support of legislation that would reinstate and codify the FCC's Open Interest Order of 2015.

Monitor legislation to reform statutes governing copyright protection in the U.S.

Work to enact legislation to amend and reform the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to modify the rules governing the workers compensation settlements and to limit the authority of federal officials to override state approved workers compensation settlement agreements.

Work in support of H.R.618 - Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, a bill which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners under the FECA program.

Work to enact legislation including the Medicare Payment and Workers Compensation Act of 2021 (S.653) and H.R.3124, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act to amend the Medicare Secondary Payers Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute and limit the authority of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in support of H.R.6102, The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2021, H.R.3114, The Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act, a bill which establishes a presumption of compensability for Longshore covered workers who contract COVID-19 of 2021 and H.R.6087, The Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Federal Employees Act, which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners to provide care to injured federal workers under the FECA program. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Work in support of S.2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including H.R.3843 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021, H.R.3460 - State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021, H.R.3849 - Enabling Service Switching Act of 2021 or the ACCESS Act of 2021, H.R.3826 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, H.R.3816 - American Choice and Innovation Online Act, H.R.3825 - Ending Platform Monopolies Act, S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S.228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform U.S. antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, media, and communication sectors.

Review and monitor S.3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022.

Review and monitor S.3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022.

Work in support of S.2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including H.R.3843 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021, H.R.3460 - State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021, H.R.3849 - Enabling Service Switching Act of 2021 or the ACCESS Act of 2021, H.R.3826 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, H.R.3816 - American Choice and Innovation Online Act, H.R.3825 - Ending Platform Monopolies Act, S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S.228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform U.S. antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, media, and communication sectors.

Work to enact legislation including the Medicare Payment and Workers Compensation Act of 2021 (S.653) and H.R.3124, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act to amend the Medicare Secondary Payers Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue and limit the availability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in support of H.R.6102, The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2021, H.R.3114, The Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act, a bill which establishes a presumption of compensability for Longshore covered workers who contract COVID-19 of 2021 and H.R.6087, The Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Federal Employees Act, which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners to provide care to injured federal workers under the FECA program. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Work to modify or repeal CMS authority to apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability claims.

Work on H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, and the House Senate Conference to ensure that corporate supply chain information voluntarily submitted to the Commerce Department supply chain program remains subject to discovery in unrelated proceedings.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in support of additional legislation and implementing regulations to the American Recovery Act provision that provided direct grants to certain distressed multi-employers to make up for funding shortfalls in such plans and to improve funding of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

Work in support of legislation that would reinstate and codify the FCC's Open Interest Order of 2015.

Work in support of S.2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including H.R.3843 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021, H.R.3460 - State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021, H.R.3849 - Enabling Service Switching Act of 2021 or the ACCESS Act of 2021, H.R.3826 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, H.R.3816 - American Choice and Innovation Online Act, H.R.3825 - Ending Platform Monopolies Act, S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S.228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform U.S. antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, media, and communication sectors.

Work to enact legislation including the Medicare Payment and Workers Compensation Act of 2021 (S.653) and H.R.3124, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act to amend the Medicare Secondary Payers Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue and limit the availability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in support of H.R.6102, The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2021, H.R.3114, The Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act, a bill which establishes a presumption of compensability for Longshore covered workers who contract COVID-19 of 2021 and H.R.6087, The Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Federal Employees Act, which authorizes the use and availability of nurse practitioners to provide care to injured federal workers under the FECA program. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Review and monitor S.3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022.

Work in support of legislation that would reinstate and codify the FCC's Open Interest Order of 2015.

Work in support of S.2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including H.R.3843 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021, H.R.3460 - State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021, H.R.3849 - Enabling Service Switching Act of 2021 or the ACCESS Act of 2021, H.R.3826 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, H.R.3816 - American Choice and Innovation Online Act, H.R.3825 - Ending Platform Monopolies Act, S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S.228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform U.S. antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology, media, and communication sectors.

Work on FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations bill in support of restoring the Department of Labors review and oversight of the operation of state workers compensation programs.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act. Work in support of H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021. Work to ensure that Longshore covers workers who contract COVID-19 are presumed to have been infected on the job and are therefore entitled to receive covered benefits under the Longshore Act. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Work on H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, and the House Senate Conference to ensure that corporate supply chain information voluntarily submitted to the Commerce Department supply chain program remains subject to discovery in unrelated proceedings.

Work to establish federal limits on the use of pre-dispute arbitration requirements and in support of H.R.963 - FAIR Act of 2022.

Work to modify or repeal CMS authority to apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability claims.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including HR 3843, the Merger Filing Modernization Act, HR 3460, the State antitrust Enforcement Venue act, HR 3849, the Enabling Service Swithing Act, HR3826, the Platform Competition Act of 2021, HR 3816, the AMERICAN CHOICE AND INNOVATION ONLINE ACT, HR 3816, the Ending Platform Monopoly Act, S. 225 the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S. 228, the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform US antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology , media and communication sectors.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act. Work in support of HR 3114, the Longshore and Harbor workers COVID 19 Compensation Act of 2021. Work to ensure that Longshore covers workers who contract COVID-19 are presumed to have been infected on the job and are therefore entitled to receive covered benefits under the Longshore Act. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Work on FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations bill in support of restoring the Dept of Labors review and oversight of the operation of state workers compensation programs.

Work to establish federal limits on the use of pre-dispute arbitration requirements and in support of HR 963, the FAIR Act.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation. Work legislation that would require mandatory reporting of cyber incidents , including the Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 and the Cyber Incident Reporting and Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 , to ensure that reporting of such incidents does not provide liability relief to reporting parties.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit pre-emptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states. Work on H.R. 2 The Moving Forward Act in support of proposals to increase minimum insurance requirements for over the road truckers and in opposition to liability limitations for broker shippers.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including HR 3843, the Merger Filing Modernization Act, HR 3460, the State antitrust Enforcement Venue act, HR 3849, the Enabling Service Swithing Act, HR3826, the Platform Competition Act of 2021, HR 3816, the AMERICAN CHOICE AND INNOVATION ONLINE ACT, HR 3816, the Ending Platform Monopoly Act, S. 225 the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021, and S. 228, the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 that would reform US antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology , media and communication sectors.

Work to establish federal limits on the use of pre-dispute arbitration requirements and in support of HR 963, the FAIR Act.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work to modify or repeal CMS authority to apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability claims.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act. Work in support of HR 3114, the Longshore and Harbor workers COVID 19 Compensation Act of 2021. Work to ensure that Longshore covers workers who contract COVID-19 are presumed to have been infected on the job and are therefore entitled to receive covered benefits under the Longshore Act. Work in support of increased funding for Administration of the Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs.

Work to enact legislation including the Medicare Payment and Workers Compensation Act of 2021 (Comp Act) and HR 3124 the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act to amend the Medicare Secondary Payers Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue and limit the availability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work to enact legislation to amend the Medicare Secondary Payor Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue and limit the availability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act. Work in support of HR 3114, the Longshore and Harbor workers COVID 19 Compensation Act of 2021.

Work on House Judiciary Committee legislation, including HR 3843, the Merger Filing Modernization Act, HR 3460, the State antitrust Enforcement Venue act, HR 3849, the Enabling Service Swithing Act, HR3826, the Platform Competition Act of 2021, HR 3816, the AMERICAN CHOICE AND INNOVATION ONLINE ACT, and HR 3816, the Ending Platform Monopoly Act, that would reform US antitrust laws and establish new standards governing competition and corporate conduct in the technology , media and communication sectors.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work to establish federal limits on the use of pre- dispute arbitration requirements and in support of HR 963, the FAIR Act.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work on House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee investigation of the anti competitive practices of the technology industry in support of new legislative standards governing competition in the technology, media, and communications sectors.

Work on H.R. 1319 The American Rescue Plan Act in support of provisions that would provide funding to PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pension Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021. Work on H.R. 1319 The American Rescue Plan Act in support of provisions that would continue unemployment compensation relief first adopted in H.R. 6201 Families First Corona Virus Act which provided coverage for certain professionals in the arts and entertainment industry who would not otherwise qualify.

Work to enact legislation to amend the Medicare Secondary Payor Act to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue and limit the availability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work on Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Act of 2020 in support of inclusion of Butch Lewis Act or similar multiemployer pension reform legislation that would provide funding to PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pensions Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021. Work on the Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Act of 2020 in support of provisions that would continue unemployment compensation relief first adopted in HR 6201 Families First Corona Virus Act which provided coverage for certain professionals in the arts and entertainment industry who would not otherwise qualify.

Work on House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee investigation of the anti competitive practices of the technology industry in support of new legislative standards governing competition in the technology sector.

Work in opposition to administration efforts to attach provisions that would reduce coverage and benefits under FECA program that are currently available to injured federal employees.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in opposition to adoption of any amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization or Maritime Administration Reauthorization that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit preemptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states. Work on reauthorization of FAST (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) Act in support of proposals to increase minimum insurance requirements for over the road truckers and in opposition to liability limitations for broker shippers. Work in support of legislation to improve FAA aircraft certification process and S.3337, the Restoring Aviation Accountability Act of 2020, in light of the Boeing 737 MAX disaster.

Work in opposition to administration efforts to attach provisions that would reduce coverage and benefits under FECA program that are currently available to injured federal employees.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action. Work on the updated Heroes Act (House Amendment to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 925) in support of amendment to ensure that Longshore covers workers who contract COVID 19 are presumed to have been infected on the job and are therefore entitled to Receive covered benefits Under the Longshore Act.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit preemptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states. Work on reauthorization of FAST (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) Act in support of proposals to increase minimum insurance requirements for over the road truckers and in opposition to liability limitations for broker shippers. Work in support of legislation to improve FAA aircraft certification process and S.3337, the Restoring Aviation Accountability Act of 2020, in light of the Boeing 737 MAX disaster.

Work on HR 6800, the heroes Act in support of inclusion of Butch Lewis Act or similar multiemployer pension reform legislation that would provide funding to PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pensions Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021. Work on the HR 6800, the Heroes ACT in support of provisions that would continue unemployment compensation relief first adopted in HR 6201 Families First Corona Virus Act which provided coverage for certain professionals in the arts and entertainment industry who would not otherwise qualify.

Work in support of HR 1644, the SAVE the Internet Act of 2019; work in support of HR 3957, the Expanding Broadband Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019; work in support of HR 5564, the Enhancing Broadcaster Diversity Data Act; the National Broadband for the Future Act and the Emergency Broadband Connections Act. Also worked in support of the Affordable Access for All Act, as incorporated in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in opposition to adoption of any amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization or Maritime Administration Reauthorization that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work on HR 6800, the HEROES Act in support of inclusion of Butch Lewis Act or similar multiemployer pension reform legislation that would provide funding to PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pensions Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021. Work on the HR 6800, the HEROES ACT in support of provisions that would continue unemployment compensation relief first adopted in HR 6201 Families First Corona Virus Act which provided coverage for certain professionals in the arts and entertainment industry who would not otherwise qualify.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of H.R.1423 - FAIR Act. Work in support of The Restoring Justice for Workers Act.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit preemptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states. Work on reauthorization of FAST (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) Act in support of proposals to increase minimum insurance requirements for over the road truckers and in opposition to liability limitations for broker shippers. Work in support of legislation to improve FAA aircraft certification process and S.3337, the Restoring Aviation Accountability Act of 2020, in light of the Boeing 737 MAX disaster.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work in opposition to adoption of any amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization or Maritime Administration Reauthorization that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work to enact amendments to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute and limit the ability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor proposed federal legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches. Work in support of S.2968, The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act.

Work H.R.397-Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally. Work on HR. 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and S. 3548, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Actin support of inclusion of the Butch Lewis Act of similar legislation that would provide funding to the PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pensions Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021.

Work on HR. 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and S. 3548, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Actin support of inclusion of the Butch Lewis Act or similar legislation that would provide funding to the PBGC to finance the partition of certain Multiemployer Pensions Plans and to permit the amortization by such plans of losses incurred during 2020 and 2021.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in opposition to adoption of any amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization or Maritime Administration Reauthorization that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work to enact amendments to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute and limit the ability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor proposed federal legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of H.R. 1644, Save The Internet Act of 2019. Work on opposition to proposed merger between T mobile and Sprint. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Work on S.2789, the Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 and H.R.5035, the Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 in opposition to any amendments that would modify the current rules governing retransmission consent of copyrighted broadcast content.

Work H.R.397-Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in opposition to cyber security legislation, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under existing law.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches. Work in support of S.2968, The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work to enact amendments to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute and limit the ability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor proposed federal legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work H.R.397-Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of H.R.1423 - FAIR Act. Work in support of The Restoring Justice for Workers Act.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit preemptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states. Work on reauthorization of FAST (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) Act in support of proposals to increase minimum insurance requirements for over the road truckers and in opposition to liability limitations for broker shippers.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work to enact amendments to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute and limit the ability of federal officials to override state workers compensation settlements. Monitor proposed federal legislation that would impose limits or restrictions on the legitimate use or prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management by injured workers.

Work in opposition to or to modify federal data breach and data privacy legislation that would preempt more protective state laws, limit or override the availability of state statutory and common law remedies or which would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work to modify proposed CMS regulation that would apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability settlements.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of H.R. 1644, Save The Internet Act of 2019. Work on opposition to proposed merger between T mobile and Sprint. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Work H.R.397-Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally.

Work in opposition to adoption by any amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work H.R.397-Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act and in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of H.R. 1644, Save The Internet Act of 2019. Work on opposition to proposed merger between T mobile and Sprint. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law. Work to limit preemptive effects of legislation authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of H.R.1423 - FAIR Act. Work in support of The Restoring Justice for Workers Act.

Work to enact S. 3079, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to H.R. 2354, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, and any other amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn FCC decision to repeal Net Neutrality rule. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Work on S.J.Res.34 and H.R.2520, the BROWSER Act of 2017. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Work in opposition to adoption of S. 2392, the Cyber SAFETY Act of 2018, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under such act.

Work on FAA Reauthorization and on proposals that would establish FAA as the sole regulator of drones and prempt all state and local regulations relating thereto. Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law which were attached to Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Maritime Administration. Work to limit preemptive effects of S. 1885, the AV START Act, authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states.

Work to enact S. 3079, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work in opposition to adoption by any amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn FCC decision to repeal Net Neutrality rule. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Work on S.J.Res.34 and H.R.2520, the BROWSER Act of 2017. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work to modify proposed CMS regulation that would apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability settlements. Work in opposition to H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act, legislation that would impose federal caps on non-economic damages available in medical malpractice cases.

Issues relating to preemption of state law regulating personal data privacy, data security and data breaches. Work in opposition to bills that would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work on cybersecurity and data sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such legislation.

Work in opposition to adoption by any amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work on legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to H.R. 2354, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, and any other amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Monitor the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multi-employer Pension Plans in support of proposals to provide a loan program for certain distressed multi-employer plans; reform the MEPRA of 2014 and the funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) and the funding of multi-employer pension plans generally.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in opposition to H.R.906, the Further Asbestos Claims Transparency Act of 2017. Work in opposition to H.R.720 and S.237, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.985, the Fairness in Class Action and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017; H.R. 725, the Innocent Party Protection Act; H.R. 732/H.R. 522/S. 333, Stop Settlements Slush Funds Act. Work in support of H.R. 1396 / S. 550 Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act; H.R. 832, Arbitration Transparency Act; H.R. 1374/S. 537/S. 2591, Arbitration Fairness Act.

Work in opposition to adoption of S. 2392, the Cyber SAFETY Act of 2018, which would expand the definition of firms eligible for liability relief under such act.

Oppose Administration's proposed changes to FECA either legislatively or through executive agency action.

Work to enact the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute.

Work in opposition to adoption by any amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would eliminate Longshore (LHWCA) coverage for workers repairing recreational vessels.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in support of Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn FCC decision to repeal Net Neutrality rule. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Work on S.J.Res.34 and H.R.2520, the BROWSER Act of 2017. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work on FAA Reauthorization and on proposals that would establish FAA as the sole regulator of drones and prempt all state and local regulations relating thereto. Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law which were attached to Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Maritime Administration. Work to limit preemptive effects of S. 1885, the AV START Act, authorizing and establishing rules governing the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the 50 states.

Issues relating to preemption of state law regulating personal data privacy, data security and data breaches. Work in opposition to bills that would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work on tax reform legislation in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Monitor proposed amendments to and implementation of the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Act of 2014 and to modify the structure and funding of Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work to enact the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute. H.R. 938, Medicaid Third Party Liability Act - work to exempt workers compensation laws from coverage under the bill.

Work on Postal Reform legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to H.R. 2354, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, and any other amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in opposition to proposed attorney fee-shifting and venue provisions, pleading standards and discovery rules governing patent litigation.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in opposition to H.R.906, the Further Asbestos Claims Transparency Act of 2017. Work in opposition to H.R.720 and S.237, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.985, the Fairness in Class Action and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

Monitor proposed amendments to and implementation of the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Act of 2014 and to modify the structure and funding of Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Work on S.J.Res.34 and H.R.2520, the BROWSER Act of 2017. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work in opposition to the addition of civil justice related policy riders intended to be added to the FY-2018 Individual or Omnibus Appropriations bills or to the 2018 Budget Resolution.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in opposition to H.R.906, the Further Asbestos Claims Transparency Act of 2017. Work in opposition to H.R.720 and S.237, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.985, the Fairness in Class Action and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

Work on Postal Reform legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to H.R. 2354, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, and any other amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work to enact the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute. H.R. 938, Medicaid Third Party Liability - work to exempt workers compensation laws from coverage under the bill.

Work to enact the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute.

Work on Postal Reform legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to H.R. 2354, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, and any other amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Monitor proposed amendments to and implementation of the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Act of 2014.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work to establish Federal limits on pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Work in support of amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act, including enactment of S.537 and similar bills that would reduce or eliminate the use of predispute arbitration agreements. Work in opposition to H.R.906, the Further Asbestos Claims Transparency Act of 2017. Work in opposition to H.R.720 and S.237, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.985, the Fairness in Class Action and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017

Work to modify proposed CMS regulation that would apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability settlements. Work to extend delayed effective date of Medicaid third party liability rule. Work in opposition to H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act, legislation that would impose federal caps on non-economic damages available in medical malpractice cases.

Work to enact the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statute.

Work on Postal Reform legislation in opposition to or to modify provisions that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans. Work in opposition to efforts to repeal or limit the current tax exclusion of employer provided health insurance.

Issues relating to preemption of state law regulating personal data privacy, data security and data breaches. Work in opposition to bills that would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work on FAA Reauthorization and on proposals that would establish FAA as the sole regulator of drones and prempt all state and local regulations relating thereto. Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in support of increasing insurance limits for the long haul trucking industry. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law which were attached to Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Maritime Administration.

Authorization Act of 2017 (NDAA). Work in opposition to House passed amendment to NDAA that would eliminate Longshore Compensation Act coverage for shipyard and yacht repairs workers injured on the job and place such workers under state workers compensation laws.

Work to enact S.1514 and H.R. 2649, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue.

Work on Postal Reform legislation including S.2051, the Improving Postal Operations Transparency Act of 2015, in opposition to or to modify provisions of such Act that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work on implementation of the FCCs Spectrum Auction process. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Monitor proposed amendments to and implementation of the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Act of 2014.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work on H.R. 9, The Innovation Act and S.1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, in order to eliminate or modify attorney fee shifting provisions, to modify proposed pleading standards contained therein and to eliminate proposed changes to discourage rules governing patent litigation.

Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in support of increasing insurance limits for the long haul trucking industry. Work in opposition to amendments that would reduce or eliminate the remedies available to foreign seamen under U.S. law which were attached to Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Maritime Administration.

Implementation of PPACA - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Work on implementing regulations and proposals to modify same. Work on legislation to reform the RACS program including provisions of S.861, the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act of 2015 and the AFIRM Act. Work on Preservation of the 340B Program. Work in support of legislation to reform and simplify the Stark Physician Self-Referral Law, in order to simplify and clarify the administration thereof. Work on H.R.1021, the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015. Work on the Hospitals Improvement Payment Act of 2015, and H.R.6, the 21st Century CURES Act. Work on implementing regulations for MACRA, which repealed SGR. Work on H.R.3291, the Medicare Crosswalk Hospital IME Pool Act of 2015. Work on H.R.3288, the Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015.

Work on FY-2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies, Appropriations bill, on appropriations funding operations of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration, and on any potential Omnibus Appropriations Act for 2017.

Work on Postal Reform legislation including S.2051, the Improving Postal Operations Transparency Act of 2015, in opposition to or to modify provisions of such Act that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Authorization Act of 2017 (NDAA). Work in opposition to House passed amendment to NDAA that would eliminate Longshore Compensation Act coverage for shipyard and yacht repairs workers injured on the job and place such workers under state workers compensation laws.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work on implementation of the FCCs Spectrum Auction process. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work on the Cyber Intelligence and Data Sharing legislation to narrow the preemptive effect of such Act.

Work in opposition to the addition of civil justice related policy riders intended to be added to the FY-2017 Individual or Omnibus Appropriations bills.

Issues relating to preemption of state law regulating personal data privacy, data security and data breaches. Work in opposition to bills that would provide liability relief to firms and federal contractors in cases involving cyber security breaches.

Work on FY-2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies, Appropriations bill, on appropriations funding operations of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration, and on any potential Omnibus Appropriations Act for 2017.

Implementation of PPACA - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Work on implementing regulations and proposals to modify same. Work on legislation to reform the RACS program including provisions of S.861, the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act of 2015 and the AFIRM Act. Work on Preservation of the 340B Program. Work in support of legislation to reform and simplify the Stark Physician Self-Referral Law, in order to simplify and clarify the administration thereof. Work on H.R.1021, the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015. Work on the Hospitals Improvement Payment Act of 2015, and H.R.6, the 21st Century CURES Act. Work on implementing regulations for MACRA, which repealed SGR. Work on H.R.3291, the Medicare Crosswalk Hospital IME Pool Act of 2015. Work on H.R.3288, the Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015.

Work to enact S.1514 and H.R. 2649, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013, which seeks to modify rules governing workers compensation settlement governed by the Secondary Payer statue.

Work on Postal Reform legislation including S.2051, the Improving Postal Operations Transparency Act of 2015, in opposition to or to modify provisions of such Act that would affect the operations of and benefits provided under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Work in opposition to amendments to the Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act that would reduce benefits available thereunder or to limit the shore-side jurisdiction of the Act.

Work on legislation to establish rules governing Orphan Works as part of proposed legislation amending the Copyright Act.

Monitor proposed amendments to and implementation of the Multi-Employer Pension Reform Act of 2014.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans included in the tax extenders package attached to the 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

Work on S.1514 and H.R. 2649, The Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2015, a bill that would create new rules for workers compensation settlement agreements under MSP. Work to modify proposed CMS regulation that would apply the Medicare Secondary Payer Act to liability settlements.

Work on H.R. 9, The Innovation Act and S.1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, in order to eliminate or modify attorney fee shifting provisions, to modify proposed pleading standards contained therein and to eliminate proposed changes to discourage rules governing patent litigation.

Implementation of PPACA - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Work on implementing regulations and proposals to modify same. Work on legislation to reform the RACS program including provisions of S.861, the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act of 2015 and the AFIRM Act. Work on Preservation of the 340B Program. Work in support of legislation to reform and simplify the Stark Physician Self-Referral Law, in order to simplify and clarify the administration thereof. Work on H.R.1021, the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015. Work on the Hospitals Improvement Payment Act of 2015, and H.R.6, the 21st Century CURES Act. Work on implementing regulations for MACRA, which repealed SGR. Work on H.R.3291, the Medicare Crosswalk Hospital IME Pool Act of 2015. Work on H.R.3288, the Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015.

Work on FY-2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies, Appropriations bill, on appropriations funding operations of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration, and on any potential Omnibus Appropriations Act for 2017.

Work in support of the Federal Communications Commissions Net Neutrality Rule and in opposition to legislative efforts to codify that rule. Work on implementation of the FCCs Spectrum Auction process. Work in opposition to proposed modifications of the Retransmission Consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act. Work on opposition to proposed merger between Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications. Work on legislation to reform the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Monitor House legislation to reauthorize the FCC.

Work in support of the complete repeal of the ACA imposed excise tax on high cost health plans included in the tax extenders package attached to the 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

Work on S.2658, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 and on provisions that would establish FAA as the sole regulator of drones and prempt all state and local regulations relating thereto. Work in support of amendments to improve remedies and insurance coverage under DOHSA, highway safety, maritime and aviation laws. Work in support of increasing insurance limits for the long haul trucking industry. Work in opposition to legislation that would reduce monetary remedies available to seamen under the Jones Act.

Work on H.R.2576, The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, S.725, the Toxic Chemical Protection Act, and S.697, the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, which amends the Toxic Substances Control Act, to address the preemptive effect of such legislation and to strengthen the current standard setting process under TSCA.

Implementation of PPACA - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Work on implementing regulations and proposals to modify same. Work on legislation to reform the RACS program including provisions of S.861, the Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act of 2015 and the AFIRM Act. Work on Preservation of the 340B Program. Work in support of legislation to reform and simplify the Stark Physician Self-Referral Law, in order to simplify and clarify the administration thereof. Work on H.R.1021, the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015. Work on the Hospitals Improvement Payment Act of 2015, and H.R.6, the 21st Century CURES Act. Work on implementing regulations for MACRA, which repealed SGR. Work on H.R.3291, the Medicare Crosswalk Hospital IME Pool Act of 2015. Work on H.R.3288, the Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015.

Work on FY-2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies, Appropriations bill, on appropriations funding operations of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration, and on any potential Omnibus Appropriations Act for 2017.