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Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
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U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2013 · first_quarter · 1A
Food Safety and Modernization Act.
Farm Bill.
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Source: Senate LDA
Keep Repos to Maturity on Balance Sheet Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Keep Repos to Maturity on Balance Sheet Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Drug safety - FDA and HELP committee and Energy and Commerce. Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy.
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Drug safety - FDA and HELP committee and Energy and Commerce. Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy.
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia to Protect the Dignity of Crime Victims Act of 2010
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia to Protect the Dignity of Crime Victims Act of 2010
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. Supported strong food/product safety rules in EU/US trade negotiations. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights. 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices. Product safety toys and products for children. Work on anti-regulatory bills on the house and senate side that will weaken public health protections.
International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. Supported strong food/product safety rules in EU/US trade negotiations. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights. 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices. Product safety toys and products for children. Work on anti-regulatory bills on the house and senate side that will weaken public health protections.
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Mobile Home Protection Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. Supported strong food/product safety rules in EU/US trade negotiations. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights. 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices. Product safety toys and products for children. Work on anti-regulatory bills on the house and senate side that will weaken public health protections.
Mobile Home Protection Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Mobile Home Protection Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Mobile Home Protection Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. Supported strong food/product safety rules in EU/US trade negotiations. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights. 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices. Product safety toys and products for children. Work on anti-regulatory bills on the house and senate side that will weaken public health protections.
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Mobile Home Protection Act
Client: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP · Firm: U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of FSMA.
EU and US trade agreement. Oppose efforts in trade treaties and legislation, including activities under the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) or through any Transatlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA) or Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TPIP) that would scuttle strong consumer health, safety, privacy, and pocketbook protections in favor of weaker rules or grant corporations unacceptable powers.Oppose efforts to preempt or harmonize local or state or federal laws. Oppose efforts to establish any investor-state dispute tribunal. Support strongest possible transparency in trade negotiations.
Drug safety - FDA and HELP committee and Energy and Commerce. Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
EU and US trade agreement. Oppose efforts in trade treaties and legislation, including activities under the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) or through any Transatlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA) or Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TPIP) that would scuttle strong consumer health, safety, privacy, and pocketbook protections in favor of weaker rules or grant corporations unacceptable powers.Oppose efforts to preempt or harmonize local or state or federal laws. Oppose efforts to establish any investor-state dispute tribunal. Support strongest possible transparency in trade negotiations.
Drug safety - FDA and HELP committee and Energy and Commerce. Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy.
Implementation of FSMA.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose efforts such as the REINS Act, S 15, to hamstring consumer health and safety agencies with layers of bureaucracy. HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
Food Safety and Modernization Act.
Farm Bill.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of FSMA.
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. Supported strong food/product safety rules in EU/US trade negotiations. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights. 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices. Product safety toys and products for children. Work on anti-regulatory bills on the house and senate side that will weaken public health protections.
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Food Safety and Modernization Act
Reauthorization of the Farm Bill
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Reauthorization of the Farm Bill
Food Safety and Modernization Act
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act, HR 1873, S 987. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights including testimony to new DOT Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (28 June 2012) 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers. Support do not track and reforms based on Fair Information Practices.Example: HR 10, HR 3010, HR 527, S3468
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Reauthorisation of PDUFA, MDUFA
Food Safety and Modernization Act
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Food Safety and Modernization Act
Reauthorisation of PDUFA, MDUFA
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. (5) Generally oppose all efforts to weaken consumer legal rights, such as Gosar amendment to HR 5 to eliminate certain consumer class action rights. (6) support efforts to strnegthen consumer legal rights, such as Markey (HR1120) bill to improve consumer disclosure of travel safety risks. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP via U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported efforts to implement 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, which added resources, regulated dangerous and/or toxic products. Opposed Pompeo (KS) amendment to weaken its database. Miscellaneous other support for consumer safety protection as needed. Support strong CPSC rules, including crib safety and database. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support (letters) to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws, including support for Arbitration Fairness Act. 2) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights 2) Support strong enforcement of antitrust laws including specific opposition to MEDCO merger and CVS Caremark mergers, 3) Urged support for legislation to overturn Supreme Court in Leegin, reinstating ban on resale price maintenance. 4) Opposed aspects of HR 326, Stop Online Piracy Act and similar legislation. PRIVACY: Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. Filed comments to FTC and Department of Commerce on proposed privacy regimes. No formal position yet on some proposed Internet privacy and data breach bills, but strongly oppose concepts that legalize current invasive practices, preempt state laws, fail to provide adequate eforcement for consumers.
Farm bill
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Farm bill
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office