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SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
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WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Source: Senate LDA
| BROADCAST MUSIC INC |
| 9 |
| 2003–2023 |
| INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) | 9 | 2021–2023 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 7 | 2003–2007 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 6 | 2006–2008 |
| CSX CORPORATION | 6 | 2022–2023 |
| MBNA CORP | 6 | 2003–2005 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) | 5 | 2005–2007 |
| FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP | 5 | 2003–2005 |
| THE KROGER CO. | 5 | 2022–2023 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 4 | 2003–2006 |
| HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC. | 3 | 2007 |
| BELL SOUTH CORP | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO | 2 | 2004 |
| METLIFE | 2 | 2003–2004 |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING | 2 | 2007 |
| BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 1 | 2005 |
| MR. MANAR ZARROUG | 1 | 2022 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2007 |
| RAI SERVICES COMPANY | 1 | 2004 |
| VONAGE | 1 | 2007 |
| WCG CLINICAL, INC. | 1 | 2021 |
| ZENITH INSURANCE CO | 1 | 2004 |
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1834, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Client: INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
To direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to develop, administer, and evaluate early childhood education apprenticeships, and for other purposes.
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1834, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored discussions involving FHA (d)(4) commitment authority. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Monitored discussions regarding the potential executive order White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored the Senator Menendez discussion draft legislation that would increase FHAs multifamily lending authority and enable FHA to boost apartment construction. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored discussions involving FHA (d)(4) commitment authority. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Monitored discussions regarding the potential executive order White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored the Senator Menendez discussion draft legislation that would increase FHAs multifamily lending authority and enable FHA to boost apartment construction. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S.2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) H.R.4820, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development) S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored S.1688, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored H.R.3507, Yes in My Backyard Act Monitored S.1136, Note One More Inch or Acre Act Monitored H.R.344, Securing Americas Land from Foreign Interference Act Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d)(4) construction loan program. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored H.R.7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored H.R.7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client: MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Issues related to antitrust reform- S.2992 & H.R. 3816
American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client: MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Issues related to antitrust reform- S.2992 & H.R. 3816
American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client: MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Issues regarding H.R.3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues regarding S.2992, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues related to the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry Issues related to privacy and data protection.
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
Discussions involving routing of payments Monitored discussions regarding Mastercards decision to suspend electronic payments network services in Russia Monitored H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored discussions regarding cryptocurrencies
Discussions involving routing of payments Issues regarding Mastercards decision to suspend electronic payments network services in Russia Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues regarding cryptocurrencies
S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs) and global payment standards Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to digital payments Issues related to digital assets
Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit)
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Discussions pertaining to FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: WALKER & DUNLOP INC. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act/P.L.117-169 Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2258, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3159, Hot Foods Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to artificial intelligence and copyright. Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3T
Expanding access to capital. Promote small business development and growth. Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers. Support small business regulatory modernization. Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to artificial intelligence and copyright. Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions involving FHFA tenant protections. Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Discussions regarding the implementation of the White Houses Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored discussions involving FHA (d)(4) commitment authority. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions related to online SNAP benefits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Monitored issues involving labor negotiations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to artificial intelligence and copyright. Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act; provisions pertaining to truck weight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S.1557, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) H.R.3238, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding Senator Tim Scotts Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (ROAD) discussion draft - Rental Assistance Provision. Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs, particularly the 221 (d) (4) construction loan program. Discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit. Monitored discussions regarding the potential executive order White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored the Senator Menendez discussion draft legislation that would increase FHAs multifamily lending authority and enable FHA to boost apartment construction. Monitored discussions pertinent to FHFAs Duty to Serve Program and the GSE enterprises financing for manufactured housing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Expanding access to capital. Promote small business development and growth. Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers. Support small business regulatory modernization.
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Discussions regarding the potential executive order on tenant protections. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals. Monitored discussions related to the low-income housing tax credit
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored S. 659, the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-308, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1834, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2021 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extenstion of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1633 RAIL Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Monitored S. 2429, Administrative False Claims Act
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored H.R.7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to privacy and data protection Issues related to cybersecurity
Issues related to financial inclusion
S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs) and global payment standards Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to digital payments Issues related to digital assets
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
H.R.5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions pertaining to medical debt collection efforts
HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule Monitored HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Monitored S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 Monitored S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Discussions regarding the potential executive order on tenant protections. Monitored discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act Monitored discussions related to P.L.95-128, the Community Reinvestment Act Monitored discussions related to S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act) Monitored H.R.7022, Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act of 2022 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored issues related to data privacy
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Discussions related to S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Monitored discussions related to PL 95-128, the Community Reinvestment Act. Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S.4674, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) H.R.8874, Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (All sections of full text) Issues related to merchant category codes (MCCs) and global payment standards Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to digital payments Issues related to digital assets
Issues related to the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry Issues related to privacy and data protection Issues related to cybersecurity
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act/P.L.117-169 Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to S. 2429, Administrative False Claims Act
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored H.R.7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored issues related to data privacy
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies through 2025 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding H.R.3816, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues regarding S.2992, American Choice and Innovation Online Act Issues related to the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry Issues related to privacy and data protection.
Discussions involving routing of payments Issues regarding Mastercards decision to suspend electronic payments network services in Russia Issues regarding H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues regarding cryptocurrencies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill. Monitored discussions related to affordable housing proposals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
S.936, INFORM Consumers Act (All sections of full text) H.R.5502, To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers (All sections of full text) Monitored SEC cybersecurity risk management rule
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Discussions related to S. 2429, Administrative False Claims Act
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit)
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor negotiations Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Discussions pertaining to FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored discussions pertaining to medical debt collection efforts
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act). Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Monitored proposed multifamily properties radon testing protocol review policy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monitored discussions in support of rental assistance funding. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation. Monitored discussion draft of FHFA Third Party Vendor Bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Enhance cyber security, promote privacy and consumer protection Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections Promote data-driven innovation Privacy Shield implementation
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
Filing targets: SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving routing of payments Monitored discussions regarding Mastercards decision to suspend electronic payments network services in Russia Monitored H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored discussions regarding cryptocurrencies
S.3197, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Monitored S.936, INFORM Consumers Act Monitored H.R.5502, To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers Monitored discussions of the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
S.936, INFORM Consumers Act (All sections of full text) H.R.5502, To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers (All sections of full text) Monitored SEC cybersecurity risk management rule
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4259, Strengthening Cyber-Security for the Financial Sector Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
H.R.5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving railroad mergers and acquisitions Discussions involving the state of freight rail in America Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals S 1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving Executive Order 14036 Promoting Competition in the American Economy Discussions involving Gulf Coast passenger service S 2016 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(oppose) Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored discussions related to truck size and weight Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 S 3593 Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
MR. MANAR ZARROUG via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · RR
Visa issues
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · 3A
Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 168 TREAT Act Monitored HR 708 TREAT Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 2164 The Lower Costs, More Cures Act Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored President's Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e) Monitored implementation of Sec. 6001 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Discussions related to the monitoring of federal agency nominations Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.5823, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions involving OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.936, INFORM Consumers Act (All sections of full text) H.R.5502, To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers (All sections of full text) Discussions related to federal data privacy legislation Monitored oversight discussions of the Buy Now, Pay Later payments industry
Discussions involving routing of payments Monitored H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored discussions regarding cryptocurrencies
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 1568 Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act (all sections of full text) S 2428 False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) S 3314 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) HR 6020 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Discussions involving CMS proposed Physician Fee Schedule S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) HR 4350 National Defense Authoriation Act for FY 2022, Section 5107 Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e)
WCG CLINICAL, INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to clinical research trials.
Filing targets: SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to GSE federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for all Act (DASH Act) Monitored the Title IV, SubTitle A affordable housing provisions of H.R. 5376, as passed by the U.S. House. Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing lending programs. Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored proposed multifamily properties radon testing protocol review policy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monitored discussions in support of rental assistance funding. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedying racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy Monitored federal agency nominations
Filing targets: SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving routing of payments Monitored H.R.4395, Payment Choice Act of 2021 Monitored federal agency nominations
Monitored efforts in support of promoting contactless payments technology for urban mass transit mobility
Filing targets: SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban S 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act (all sections of full text) HR 2547 Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act (all sections of full text) Monitored CFPB actions that may limit providers ability to recoup patient medical debt Monitored S 2061 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored HR 4058 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 Monitored S 368 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored HR 1332 Telehealth Modernization Act Monitored S 155 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored HR 688 Equal Access to Care Act Monitored S 168 TREAT Act Monitored HR 708 TREAT Act Monitored S 2595 Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 2164 The Lower Costs, More Cures Act Monitored HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Monitored HR 4390 PROTECT 340B Act of 2021 Monitored discussions of 340B Drug Pricing Program Monitored President's Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy Monitored Executive Branch action reports and consultations associated with Executive Order 14017 on America's supply chains Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals, Public Health Service Act Section 2718(e) Monitored implementation of Sec. 6001 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WALKER & DUNLOP INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to GSE federal housing finance incentives established to enhance energy and environmental construction efficiencies beneficial to both multifamily housing renters and resource conservation. Monitored S.2820, Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for all Act (DASH Act) Monitored discussions regarding the HUD Multifamily Housing Queue backlog. Monitored federal agency nominations Monitored proposed multifamily properties radon testing protocol review policy at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Monitored discussions in support of rental assistance funding. Monitored discussions involving affordable housing and remedy racial inequities in the housing market. Monitored discussions involving COVID-19 and its impact on rental housing markets and eviction mitigation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act - All sections of full text H.R.5244 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 - All sections of full text
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YA
Discussion of section 199 Wage Credit
Review of developments in online delivery of audio/visual works and piracy challenges
IP Provisions in the Peru Free Trade Agreement IP Provisions in the Colombia Free Trade Agreement Discussions of pending 301 petition
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1461 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility & Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R. 1510 Credit Card Repayment Act of 2007 H.R. 2146 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1176 Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act of 2007 S. 1309 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 1395 Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act Legislative Activity related to "interchange payments" in the bank card industry.
Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 1427 Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 Monitored activities related to housing GSE regulations reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YA
Review of developments in on-line marketplace and on-line piracy
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
Review of education, and outreach efforts on parental controls and ratings systems by Entertainment Software Association and Entertainment Software Ratings Board
HR 1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
Discussion of section 199 Wage Credit
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007
IP Provisions in the Peru Free Trade Agreement IP Provisions in the Colombia Free Trade Agreement Discussions of pending 301 petition
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
Review of developments in on-line marketplace and on-line piracy
HR 3688 United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Issues relating to Colombia Free Trade Agreement
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 S. 1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007
S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act of 2007
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1461 Credit card Accountability Responsibility & Disclosure Act of 2007
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
Hope Now- the Administration's proposal for voluntary restructuring of subprime and nontraditional mortgages
H.R. 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Treasury, Dept of
HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1461 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility & Disclosure Act of 2007
Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 1427 Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 Monitored activities related to housing GSE regulations reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Review of economic profile and investments of US audio/visual industry
The Korea-US Free Trade Agreement IP provisions in the Peru Free Trade Agreement
Review of developments in online delivery of audio/visual works and piracy challenges
HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Monitored issues associated with hedge funds Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
Monitored climate change proposals
H.R. 1510 Credit Card Repayment Act of 2007 H.R. 2146 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1176 Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1309 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 1395 Government Cedit Card Abuse Prevention Act Legislative activity related to "interchange payments" in the bank card industry H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1461 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility & Disclosure Act of 2007
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Review of education, and outreach efforts on parental controls and ratings systems by Entertainment Software Association and Entertainment Software Ratings Board
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Review of developments in on-line marketplace and on-line piracy
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
HHS inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS rulemaking) Educational Outreach on the need for expanded healthcare coverage/universal coverage initiative FY 08 Labor HHS Education Appropriations Bill on the "Lewis Amendment" HR 800 Employee Free Choice Act Physician owned hospitals and physician self-referral
Nurse Visa Retrogression
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Monitored issues associated with hedge funds Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
H.R. 1510 Credit Card Repayment Act of 2007 H.R. 2146 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 495 Personal Data Provacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1176 Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act of 2007 S. 1309 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 1395 Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act Legislative activity related to "interchange payments" in the bank card industry H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007H.R. H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1461 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility & Disclosure Act of 2007
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · year_end · RR
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 1427 Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 Monitored activities related to housing GSE regulations reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · MM
Monitored issues associated with hedge funds Monitored administration "tax gap" recommendations affecting credit card issuers and/or acquirers
S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act of 2007
H.R. 1461 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2007 H.R. 1510 Credit Card Repayment Act of 2007 H.R. 2146 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 239 Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1176 Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act of 2007 S. 1260 Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1309 Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007 S. 1395 Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act Legislative activity related to "interchange payments" in the bank card industry Issues related to federal preemptive protection of national bank powers H.R. 698 Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · RR
Issues pertaining to federal regulation affecting beverage industry
Issues pertaining to federal regulation affecting beverage industry
Issues pertaining to federal regulation affecting beverage industry
VONAGE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · RR
Developments in VoIP telecommunications policy and regulations
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2007 · mid_year · RR
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
General briefings on Russia copyright piracy issues Discussions regarding status of Generalized System of Preferences
HR 4861 Audio Broadcast Flag Licensing Act of 2006 General discussions regarding online licensing
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5912 Truth in Video Game Rating Act HR 6120 Video Game Decency Act of 2006 S. 3935 Truth in Video Game Rating Act General issues on video ratings review procedures
General issues relating to IP in games
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Expanding access to capital. Promote small business development and growth. Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses and consumers. Support small business regulatory modernization. Addressing digital barriers to adoption.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 FY24 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations
A.I. and innovation to benefit consumers and small businesses. Encourage innovation and support intellectual property protections.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to antitrust reform- S.2992 & H.R. 3816
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Promote small business development and growth Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy Support small business regulatory modernization
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Issues related to data privacy
Filing targets: SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to financial inclusion
Issues related to antitrust reform- S.2992 & H.R. 3816
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions pertaining to medical debt collection efforts
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.R.2553, Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.3008, Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2021 Monitored H.R.4616, Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021 Monitored issues relating to implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored issues relating to conforming loan limits
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (Part 5-Housing; Subpart A-Low Income Housing Tax Credit)
Discussions related to S. 2429, Administrative False Claims Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions pertaining to medical debt collection efforts
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored H.R.3684, Infrastructure investment and Jobs Act
S.3197, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 (All sections of full text)
Monitored efforts in support of promoting contactless payments technology for urban mass transit mobility
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
Review of developments in online delivery of audio/visual morks and piracy challenges
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 698 Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 H.R. 873 Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007 H.R. 946 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 958 Data Accountability and Trust Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007 Briefings on issues relating to online piracy enforcement at educational institutions
Discussion of Visa processing procedures
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
All legislative issues related to the business and operations of a financial services holding company and its subsidiaries
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Issues pertaining to federal regulation affecting beverage industry
Issues pertaining to federal regulation affecting beverage industry
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals, which may affect the financial counseling financial education, and debt management services of the member agencies of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling