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Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 105, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.Con. Res. 85 / S.Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts, the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2010 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Ongoing issue with ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief - Requesting temporary relief for defined benefit pension plans in response to current economic situation (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2989/H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, the Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, the Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 (bill number not assigned) Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multi-employer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (bill number not assigned)
Source: Senate LDA
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.Con Res. 85/ S.Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts Various issues relating to the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3170/S. 1432, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 2918/S. 1294, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3081/S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill FY11 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill President Obama's FY11 Government Budget Appropriations Bill H.J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, A resolution in the U.S. Congress increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, A resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 105, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.Con. Res. 85 / S.Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts, the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 105, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.Con. Res. 85 / S.Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts, the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3170/S. 1432, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 2918/S. 1294, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3081/S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill FY11 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill President Obama's FY11 Government Budget Appropriations Bill H.J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, A resolution in the U.S. Congress increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, A resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.Con Res. 85/ S.Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts Various issues relating to the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 105, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.Con. Res. 85 / S.Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts, the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3170/S. 1432, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 2918/S. 1294, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3081/S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill FY11 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill President Obama's FY11 Government Budget Appropriations Bill H.J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, A resolution in the U.S. Congress increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, A resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act H.R. 1254, Resolution for Disclosure of Information from Secretary of Interior H.R. 5088, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. J. Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Proposed EPA rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) Proposed EPA rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste Proposed EPA rulemaking on remediation levels for dioxin in soil Proposed EPA rulemaking on New Source Review Aggregation Amendments Draft EPA Guidance, Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions EPA Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Notice of Call for Public Comment on 303(d) Program and Ocean Acidification (see 75 Federal Register 13537, published March 22, 2010) Proposed changes to the implementation of the Energy Star program General background on the following issues: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) - Aggregation and Reconsideration (no specific legislation/regulation tied to these items)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act H.R. 3765 / S. 3826, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009 (REINS Act) H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (see Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 1 (January 19, 2010), Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (see 75 Fed. Reg. Vol 51, 570 (August 20, 2010) Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting, and provisions proposing a Boiler MACT rule, the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (Boilers MACT) (see June 9, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol 75, No. 110, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058) NHTSA Proposed Rulemaking on Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for New Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improvement Program (see June 14, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 113, Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0079) General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (Boilers MACT) (see June 9, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol 75, No. 110, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058) NHTSA Proposed Rulemaking on Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for New Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improvement Program (see June 14, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 113, Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0079) General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act H.R. 3765 / S. 3826, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009 (REINS Act) H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (see Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 1 (January 19, 2010), Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (see 75 Fed. Reg. Vol 51, 570 (August 20, 2010) Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting, and provisions proposing a Boiler MACT rule, the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act H.R. 1254, Resolution for Disclosure of Information from Secretary of Interior H.R. 5088, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. J. Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Proposed EPA rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) Proposed EPA rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste Proposed EPA rulemaking on remediation levels for dioxin in soil Proposed EPA rulemaking on New Source Review Aggregation Amendments Draft EPA Guidance, Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions EPA Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Notice of Call for Public Comment on 303(d) Program and Ocean Acidification (see 75 Federal Register 13537, published March 22, 2010) Proposed changes to the implementation of the Energy Star program General background on the following issues: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) - Aggregation and Reconsideration (no specific legislation/regulation tied to these items)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 1020 / S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512 / H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 4678 / S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3600, Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act Various issues relating to federal tax law as it applies to expenses incurred in contingency fee litigation
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY10 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2010 (not yet introduced)
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 5777, BEST PRACTICES Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 4962 / S. 3155, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 6420 / S. 3987, Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 H.R. 1076 / S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2010 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 3579, Data Security Act of 2010 S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 Potential legislation regarding offline and online privacy
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 3624, Freedom of Consumer Choice Act S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S. 414 / H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R.1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/ S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes (BEST PRACTICES Act) H.R. 1346 / S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 Legislation Regarding Offline and Online Privacy (draft released by Rep. Boucher)
Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) All provisions of the following bills: S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 S. 3280, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including issues related to the DREAM Act Amendment H.R. 2414, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act) H.R 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act S. 3992, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter," DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update; AD 10-24) DHS implementation of P.L.111-230, RIN 1205AB61; 20 CFR Part 655 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H2B Program.DHS revised 1-129 form used for Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Various issues relating to immigration reform
Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP Act) S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 (working with Lofgren staff on potential language) All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act)(No direct lobbying on this bill, but lobbied on previous versions introduced in prior Congresses) Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 1751, American Dream Act H.R. 2406, Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act, No direct lobbying on this bill this quarter, but testified and made recommendations on the issue prior to introduction of the legislation and had communications with congressional staff on the issue H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act REAL ID implementation program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update;AD 10-24) Various issues relating to immigration reform
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3941, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2010 H.R. 628 / S. 299, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 3624, Freedom of Consumer Choice Act S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S. 414 / H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5037, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5037, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 3624, Freedom of Consumer Choice Act S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S. 414 / H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3941, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2010 H.R. 628 / S. 299, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges
Secret Ballot Protection Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Secret Ballot Protection Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Secret Ballot Protection Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Secret Ballot Protection Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Secret Ballot Protection Act
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY10 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2010 (not yet introduced)
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009
Client: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · Firm: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 1020 / S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512 / H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 4678 / S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3600, Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act Various issues relating to federal tax law as it applies to expenses incurred in contingency fee litigation
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to climate S. 1462/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, provisions on energy S. J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Issues related to the Renewable Integration Credit, incentives to deploy nuclear power, storing nuclear waste and greenhouse gas emissions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Section 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (specific legislation not introduced)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Clean Truck programs, SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making (see January 11, 2010 Federal Register notice)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Senate Banking Committees Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 Nomination of Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve RIN 3064 AD 56, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FDIC) H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Various proposals relating to the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (no specific legislation introduced)
Issues relating to the President designating federal land as national monument area under the American Antiquities act of 1906 (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, including provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; the Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095), Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, Clean Truck programs, regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams, inland waterway system issues, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, short sea shipping and marine highways (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 General issues related to access to capital for small business (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4598, the Express Loan Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2859, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of 2009 S. 1233, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1229, the Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 S. 2731, Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4598, Express Loans Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 1586/H.R. 915/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, and anti-trust immunity Various issues including; proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act H.R. 4213, Webb-Boxer Amendment H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Bill number not yet assigned) Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60999; File No. SR-FINRA-2009-077 SEC S7-10-09 Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections House Financial Services Committee, Compensation in the Financial Industry (no specific legislation introduced) Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Corporate Governance after Citizens United (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Various issues related to; proposed tax on banks, Proposal to Establish a Quotation Consolidation Facility, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee and implementation issues on Sarbanes-Oxley (no specific legislation introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation introduced) H. Res. 252, a resolution of Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
General issues on comprehensive health reform, including all aspects relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Ongoing legislative issues related to health care reform in Senate HELP & Finance Committees, and House Education & Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means (legislation not yet introduced) General issues related to medical liability reform and ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) H. Res. 1203, a resolution providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, provisions on health care
Restoring American Financial Stability Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S.1490, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Potential legislation regarding Offline and Online Privacy (not yet introduced) Potential FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not yet introduced)
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, provisions on Payroll Tax S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 3014, the Stabenow-Hatch American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related budget reconciliation legislation H.R. 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, tax provisions H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act (bill number does not include year) S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Potential tax gap proposals for small business on 1099 Corporate Reporting and potential tax extenders legislation (no specific legislation introduced) FY 2011 Obama Budget proposal on potential bank tax (no specific legislation introduced) Reid Jobs Bill (Sub Amendment to H.R. 2847) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
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S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to 1099 reporting and amendments offered by Senator Mike Johanns and Senator Max Baucus which would repeal Section 9006 of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) All provisions of the following bills: S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 S. 3280, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including issues related to the DREAM Act Amendment H.R. 2414, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act) H.R 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act S. 3992, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter," DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update; AD 10-24) DHS implementation of P.L.111-230, RIN 1205AB61; 20 CFR Part 655 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H2B Program.DHS revised 1-129 form used for Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Various issues relating to immigration reform
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 4537, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 3421, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 6086 / S. 3717, A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes H.R. 6098 / S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 President Obama's nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Secretary of the Treasury SEC S7-10-09, Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations SEC S7-14-10, Concept Release on the US Proxy System SEC Proposed Self Regulatory Organization Rules Changes Adding Releases 62411, 62414, and SRO Rules Changes to Add Additional Circuit Breaker Pilot Rules Various issues related to a proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, private placement issues, regulations pursuant to the implementations of H.R. 4173, legislative proposals to alter the derivitaves proposed rule, the SEC Reform Commission, regulation of proxy advisory firms and shareholder empowerment, and Net Access Value, which deals with money market funds in how they value certain securities (specific legislation not yet introduced)
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R. 6518, Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2010, specifically Section 205 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provision related to arbitration H.R. 4678 / S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 2818, A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 1792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5320, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010, including an amendment by Rep. Diana DeGette which would establish disclosure requirements regarding materials used in the hydraulic fracturing process H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including energy provisions in the Senate's Omnibus Appropriations Package S. 3177 / H.R. 5019 / S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. J. Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (see Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 1 (January 19, 2010), Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (see 75 Fed. Reg. Vol 51, 570 (August 20, 2010) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (no bill number assigned) Unintroduced legislation relating to the Kerry-Lieberman "American Power Act", the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act," climate legislation, and incentives to deploy nuclear power Various issues including: the Department of the Interior's moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, and a policy for storing nuclear waste
H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009, including provisions relating to unilateral economic sanctions H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including a provision to create parity between the Volumetric Excise Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) and the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol in relation to Brazil-U.S. trade S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on campanion legislation) S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, including IP issues related to the Internet S. 2799 / H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 S. 1606 / H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569 / H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821 / H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 428 / H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act S.1027 / H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347 (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale of mining equipment by Bucyrus International, a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), IP issues related to the Internet, international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment, the Transatlantic Economic Council, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform, implementing the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB), Russia PNTR, and Chinese currency, a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico, and policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market Continued from pg # 26: Tepp-US Copyright Office (a subdivision of the Library of Congress) in a career position (GS-15)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3941, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2010 H.R. 628 / S. 299, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges
H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (a bill will follow in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation) H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5850, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, FAA reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 1586 / S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on companion legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) (see Oct 30, 2008, Federal Register notice, updated regulation expected in Winter 2010 / 2011) The Department of Transportations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries (see January 11, 2010, Federal Register notice, updated rulemaking expected in Winter 2010 / 2011) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Global Supply Chain Security Review (report anticipated in Winter 2010 / 2011, outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout review) Various issues relating to the implementation of NextGen, and the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation tied to this)
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act H.R. 3765 / S. 3826, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009 (REINS Act) H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (see Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 1 (January 19, 2010), Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (see 75 Fed. Reg. Vol 51, 570 (August 20, 2010) Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting, and provisions proposing a Boiler MACT rule, the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters
H.R. 2647 / S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 H.R. 5136 / S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including provisions related to Cyber Security and STEM H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010 H.R. 6523, Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222)
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Various issues relating to a tax convention with Hungary, and a protocol to amend the existing tax convention with Luxembourg
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 5777, BEST PRACTICES Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 4962 / S. 3155, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 6420 / S. 3987, Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 H.R. 1076 / S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2010 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 3579, Data Security Act of 2010 S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 Potential legislation regarding offline and online privacy
H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 3624, Freedom of Consumer Choice Act S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S. 414 / H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 Various other unintroduced legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank
H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act H.R. 4853, Middle Class Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), specifically issues related to the regulatory process and legislative corrections H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), specifically issues related to the regulatory process and legislative corrections H.R. 5141 / S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act S. 3501, American Job Protection Act S. 3673, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to 1099 reporting and amendments offered by Senator Mike Johanns and Senator Max Baucus which would repeal Section 9006 of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 3924, Public Accountability in Health Care Implementation Act Filed comments and met with relevant agencies on regulations implementing health care reform (P.L. 111-148 and 111-152) Regulations commented on include: Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Request for Information Adult Child Coverage (Age 26) Interim Final Rule Grandfathered Plan Status Interim Final Rule Preexisting Condition Exclusion, Lifetime & Annual Limits Rescissions, and Patient Protections Interim Final Rule Preventive Services Coverage Interim Final Rule Internal Claims & Appeals and External Review Processes Interim Final Rule Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) Interim Final Rule 1099 Reporting Requirements Request for Comments Planning and Establishment of State-level Exchanges Request for Comments National Quality Plan Request For Comments Non-Discrimination in Favor of Highly Compensated Individuals Request for Comments Essential Health Benefits (IOM Study) Issues related to ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) Various ongoing issues related to Section 9006 of of H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, usually referred to as the 1099 reporting mandate Comprehensive health reform and all aspects relating to coverage, financing, delivery reform, 1099 reporting, grandfathering, HSA and FSA changes, CMS claims database, IPAB, CLASS program, and employer mandate
H.R. 1586 / S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control H.R. 4472 / S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010, including issues related to invasive species H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, including proposals not yet introduced relating to WRDA H.R. 6184, To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to extend and modify the program allowing the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of permits, and for other purposes H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provision related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU H.R. 4844, To ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3566, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including provisions related to short sea shipping S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 The Department of Transportations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries (see January 11, 2010, Federal Register notice, updated rulemaking expected in Winter 2010 / 2011) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (bill not yet introduced) Various issues including: short sea shipping and marine highways, unintroduced legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank, port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Council on Environmental Quality's "Proposed National Objectives, Principles, and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies," the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, and implementation of NextGen
H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.J. Res. 101, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 105, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes H.Con. Res. 85 / S.Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and positive train control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provisions related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU and a proposed Senate Omnibus Appropriations amendment H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts, the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, including the Baucus amendment, the Johanns amendment, and provisions relating to 1099 reporting S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, including provisions related to tax extenders and revenue offsets S. 3946, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act, including provisions related to 1099 reporting S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1678, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes S. 3773, Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2010 S. 3976, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, including all provisions related to Titles I, II, III, IV, VI, and VII H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, including the Johanns amendment, the Nelson amendment, as well as issues related to 1099 information reporting H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, including provisions related to Title III H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 6415, Tax Relief Certainty Act H.R. 275 / S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, including provisions related to repealing the 3% Tax Withholding Law H.R. 5141 / S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, including provisions related to 1099 information reporting H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act Extension of Bush tax cuts (expiring 2001 and 2003) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, research & development, limitation on the deductibilty of treaty benefits, transfer pricing, earnings stripping, dual capacity foreign tax credit, 2001 and 2003 tax extenders, unemployment, insurance, active finance, CFC look-through, AMT, a financial crisis responsibility fee, IRS 2010-0 reporting of uncertain tax positions, marginal income tax rates, estate tax reform, capital gains and dividend tax rates (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg # 17: Cholly Smith - Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Kirk; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Mark Kirk
H.R. 6184, To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to extend and modify the program allowing the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of permits, and for other purposes H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, including proposals not yet introduced relating to WRDA H.R. 4844, To ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, including provision related to an extension of SAFETEA-LU H.R. 4472 / S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010, including issues related to invasive species H.R. 1586 / S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (bill not yet introduced) Various issues including: short sea shipping and marine highways, port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams) and grant programs, a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Council on Environmental Quality's "Proposed National Objectives, Principles, and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies," and the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 P.L. 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, specifically issues relating to TARP provisions, which require the president to submit a legislative proposal by October 2013 to ensure that TARP does not add to the deficit or national debt Various other unintroduced legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank Continued from Pg # 5: Doss - Sr. Counsel, Rep. Jackson Lee; Legislative Corespondent, Rep. Udall
H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 Continued from pg # 29: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom
H.R. 2647 / S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 H.R. 5136 / S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010 Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222)
S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S.J. Res. 26/ H.J. Res. 76 / H.J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see January 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (Boilers MACT) (see June 9, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol 75, No. 110, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058) NHTSA Proposed Rulemaking on Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for New Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improvement Program (see June 14, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 113, Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0079) General issues including: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2986 / H.R. 4609, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 5141, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 5412, Small Business Asset Investment and Modernization (AIM) Act of 2010 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 President Obama's nomination of Marie Johns to be the Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration Continued from pg # 52: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP Act) S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 5875, Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 6080, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes All provisions on employment verification in the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, To require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 124, Secure the Capitol Act, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act, including lawsuit against DHS for mandating similar requirements H.R. 138, To require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, including lawsuit against FAR Council for mandating similar requirements H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act, including published study and issued statements on the requirements H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/ S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (E-Verify Amendments) H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act, including lawsuit against DHS on similar requirements All provisions on high and low skill immigration in following bills: H.R. 1791, STAPLE Act S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 2804, Employ America Act S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 (AgJOBS Act) H.R. 4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 (working with Lofgren staff on potential language) All provisions on comprehensive immigration reform: H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 (E-Centives Act)(No direct lobbying on this bill, but lobbied on previous versions introduced in prior Congresses) Bills on border issues: H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief of 2005 Bills on Immigration Generally: H.R. 2305, SAFE for Americans Act H.R. 1751, American Dream Act H.R. 2406, Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2009 S. 1261, PASS ID Act, No direct lobbying on this bill this quarter, but testified and made recommendations on the issue prior to introduction of the legislation and had communications with congressional staff on the issue H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act REAL ID implementation program (specific legislation not yet introduced) Including the following pending rules: DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54, a rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058, RIN 1615-AB67 DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Field Memo: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-lB Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements Additions to Officers Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 3 1.3(g)(15) (AFM Update;AD 10-24) Various issues relating to immigration reform
H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 S. 3157, Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, including provisions related to impacting plan fee disclosures, investment advice, and defined benefit plan funding H.R.1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act Of 2009 H.R.1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, including provisions related to health care reform and provisions that prohibit employers from making certain changes to retiree health benefits S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009, including provisions related to establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Agency and to have pension plans excluded from the authority of the agency H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, including provisions related to the exclusion of pension plans from the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency and also from new rules pertaining to derivatives legislation H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2010, including provisions related to pension funding relief and plan conversions into Roth accounts S. 3760/ H.R. 6099, Automatic IRA Act of 2010 S. 3793, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, including provisions related to defined benefit funding relief H.R. 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, including provisions related to pension funding relief H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009, including provisions related to pension funding relief and funding reform for multiemployer plans S. 3157, Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010, including provisions related to funding reform for multiemployer plans H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 P.L. 109-280, Pension Protection Act of 2006- Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multiemployer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) General issues including: pension and retirement, healthcare, tax, and finacial services (specific legislation not yet introduced)
S. 3566, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, specifically provisions related to short sea shipping and marine highways H.R. 4472 / S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010, including issues relating to invasive species H.R. 4844, To ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010 S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund H.R. 1586 / S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 H.R. 5381 / S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, including Section 501 regarding Preemption H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy
H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, including provisions relating to Build America Bonds and Private Activity Bonds S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.Con Res. 85/ S.Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, including issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.J.Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, including amendment #4233 to create Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control H.R. 3081 / S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3607, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S. 3676, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011, including provisions related to funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S. International Affairs Budget S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011, including an amendment offered by Sen. Specter during the committee markup which would strip a provision included in the subcommittee markup that would eliminate the ability of pharmaceutical companies to settle costly and uncertain patent litigation Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill Various issues relating to FY11 Appropriations to bolster federal intellectual property enforcement efforts Various issues relating to the FY2011 Budget, including proposed changes to provisions of the international tax regime, deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules
H.R. 1586/ S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (a bill will follow in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation) S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (House Committee on Ways and Means is working on companion legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice, updated regulation expected in Winter 2010/2011) The Department of Transportation's Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries (see January 11, 2010, Federal Register notice, updated rulemaking expected in Winter 2010/2011) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (report anticipated winter 2010/2011, outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout review) Various issues relating to the implementation of NextGen (no specific regulation/legislation tied to this), and the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (bill number not yet assigned)
S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 1020 / S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512 / H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 4678 / S. 1606, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3600, Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act Various issues relating to federal tax law as it applies to expenses incurred in contingency fee litigation
S. 3605, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 Various issues including: the for-profit higher education sector, the Department of Education's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Gainful Employment (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 3149, Equal Employment for All Act H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dood-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, including all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 H.R. 3272, Corporate Governance Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3351, Proxy Voting Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 4790/ H.R. 4537, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 3421 Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 S. 3717/H.R. 6086, A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide for certain disclosures under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes President Obama's nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Secretary of the Treasury SEC S7-10-09, Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations SEC S7-14-10, Concept Release on the US Proxy System SEC Proposed Self Regulatory Organization Rules Changes Adding Releases 62411,62414, and SRO Rules Changes to Add Additional Circuit Breaker Pilot Rules (no specific legislation introduced) Various issues relating to: proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, private placement issues, and Net Access Value, which deals with money market funds in how they value certain securities, and the Department of the Treasury extending Notice 2009-14 to non-U.S. institutions (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Continued from pg # 24: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom Lungren - Press Secretary, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner; Communications Director, House Science Committee; Communications Director, House Judiciary Committee; Deputy Assistant to the Vice President (Dick Cheney), Legislative Affairs; Special Assistant to the President (George W. Bush), Legislative Affairs
H.R.1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/ S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 6038, Financial Industry Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes (BEST PRACTICES Act) H.R. 1346 / S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 Legislation Regarding Offline and Online Privacy (draft released by Rep. Boucher)
H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 5141 / S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, including provisions related to 1099 reporting H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, including amendments related to the repeal of the 1099 reporting mandate S. 3501, American Job Protection Act, including provisions related to an employer mandate S. 3673, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act, including issues related to FSA and HSA provisions H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, including provisions related to class act reform H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 S. 3653, Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act, IPAB Reform provisions S.J. Res. 39, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including provisions related to PPACA grandfathering and IFR The Consumer Information Enhancement Act of 2010, provisions related to Medicare claims database release (bill number not yet assigned) Draft Comprehensive health reform, all provisions relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform, 1099 reporting, grandfathering, HSA and FSA changes, CMS claims database, IPAB, CLASS program, and employer mandate (bills in the Senate and House) Various issues related to the regulatory and legislative corrections to the following bills: H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), provisions related to coverage, delivery reform, and financing aspects H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), provisions related to coverage, delivery reform, and financing aspects General issues related to ERISA preemption and implementation and the regulatory process following the passage and enactment of health care reform (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, PRO-IP Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.122/ H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S. 2821/ H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 3192, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 2799/ H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1027/ H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 5312, Reciprocal Government Procurement with China Creates American Jobs Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE) Act of 2009 S. 3325/ H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/ H.R. 874, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act (offered as an amendment in the committee mark-up process to H.R. 2200) H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically Title XV on conflict materials S. 3639, Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 5875, Emergency Supplimental Appropriations for Border Security Act of 2010 S. 1606/ H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 S. 569/ H.R. 6098, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 5967, Clean Ports Act of 2010 Continued from pg # 71: Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Korea Economic Relations U.S.-China Economic Relations U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO The Transatlantic Economic Council International Concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards, and Investment Intellectual Property, specifically the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Engaging U.S. Government to support American companies in India as they grapple with new cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies IP issues related to the Internet, S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, H.R. 496 the "Trade Enforcement Act of 2009,and S. 1631, "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" Issues relating to legislation to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) for Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador (specific legislation not yet introduced) White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review (outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated winter 2010/2011) Issues relating to a decision by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to deny loan guarantees for the sale by Bucyrus International, Inc. of mining equipment to a subsidiary of Reliance Power Ltd. of India Various issues relating to sugar import levels as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's sugar program General issues regarding: China IPR polices, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), unilateral economic sanctions, border measures, carbon tariffs, and export controls reform The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (see January 11, 2010, Fed. Reg. notice, updated rulemaking expected Fall of 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the exsisting regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, January 4, 2010, updated rulemaking September of 2010) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempts to modify the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States (language included in USCBP-2007-0083 prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009, updated rulemaking Fall 2010) FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations, including provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision (bill number not yet assigned) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (bill number not yet assigned, draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007") Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. cotton subsidies, policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs that would threaten to exclude U.S. firms from the Chinese market, and a terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from pg.# 77: DiPaula-Coyle - Chief of Staff (Schedule C), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Policy Advisor (Schedule C Position), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce; Special Assistant (Schedule C Position), Office of the Under Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246/ S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5320, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010, including an amendment by Rep. Diana DeGette which would establish disclosure requirements regarding materials used in the hydraulic fracturing process S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property S. 2818, A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177 / H.R. 5019 / S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S. J. Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 (bill number not yet assigned) Draft climate legislation expected to be sponsored by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman (not yet introduced) Draft legislation to provide incentives to deploy nuclear power (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to the Kerry-Lieberman "American Power Act" (draft legislation, not yet introduced) Legislation to reauthorize the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act" (not yet introduced) NHTSA Proposed Rulemaking on Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for New Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Improvement Program (see June 14, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 113, Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0079) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (see January 19, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 1, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste (see Januaray 2, 2009, Fed. Reg., Vol. 75, No. 107, Docket No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0329) EPA Proposed Rulemaking on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (Boilers MACT) (see June 9, 2010, Fed. Reg., Vol 75, No. 110, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058) General issues including: policy for storing nuclear waste, the Department of the Interior's moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, DOE Loan Guarantees for Rare Earth Elements, and Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, including provisions relating to Build America Bonds and Private Activity Bonds (Tax Extenders Act) H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 H.R. 5141 / S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, including issues related to 1099 information reporting H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, including the Johanns Amendment, Lincoln-Kyl amendment, and the Nelson amendment, as well as issues relating to 1099 reporting S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, including Title III H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, specifically provisions related taxing foreign-owned companies doing business in the United States and Section 301 H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, specifically provisions related to tax increases on American worldwide companies and revenue offsets H.R. 275/ S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, including provisions related to repealing of 3% tax withholding law FY2011 Obama Budget: Carried Interest FY2011 Obama Budget: Estate Tax; Lincoln-Kyl Amendment FY2011 Obama Budget: Foreign Tax Credit; Transfer Pricing Extension of Bush tax cuts (expiring 2001 and 2003 Tax Cuts )(bill number not yet assigned) Comments on IRS Notice 2010-51: the 1099 information reporting mandate Various issues relating to legislation to keep the capital gains and dividends tax rates at 15 percent, estate tax reform, extension of expiring 2001, 2003 tax cuts, marginal income tax rates, federal estate tax, capital gains and divident tax rates, a financial crisis responsibility fee, IRS 2010-0 reporting of uncertain tax positions, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Continued from Pg # 56: Doss - Sr. Counsel, Rep. Jackson Lee; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Udall Casasco - Page, U.S. Senate; Intern, U.S. Senate Cloakroom
S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the ratification of the protocol amending the U.S. income tax treaty with New Zealand and ratification of the protocol amending the tax convention with Malta (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (bill not yet introduced) H.R. 1586 / S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including provisions related to NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 5850 / S. 3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the Highway Trust Fund, NextGen Implementation, FAA Reauthorization, and Positive Train Control S. 3635, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, specifically provisions relating to the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund S. 3566, Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, including provisions related to short sea shipping. H.R. 4472 / S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010, including issues relating to invasive species S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, To ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 H.R. 5381 / S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, specifically Section 501 regarding preemption H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, including provisions relating to Build America Bonds and Private Activity Bonds Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Ion Batteries Various issues including: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (bill title does not include year), port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, the implementation of NextGen, unintroduced legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank, short sea shipping and marine highways, a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation introduced) H. Res. 252, a resolution of Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, including provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; the Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095), Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, Clean Truck programs, regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams, inland waterway system issues, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, short sea shipping and marine highways (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Ongoing issue with ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief - Requesting temporary relief for defined benefit pension plans in response to current economic situation (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2989/H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, the Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, the Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 (bill number not assigned) Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multi-employer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (bill number not assigned)
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
Issues relating to the President designating federal land as national monument area under the American Antiquities act of 1906 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Clean Truck programs, SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making (see January 11, 2010 Federal Register notice)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 1586/H.R. 915/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, and anti-trust immunity Various issues including; proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
General issues on comprehensive health reform, including all aspects relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Ongoing legislative issues related to health care reform in Senate HELP & Finance Committees, and House Education & Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means (legislation not yet introduced) General issues related to medical liability reform and ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) H. Res. 1203, a resolution providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, provisions on health care
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to climate S. 1462/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, provisions on energy S. J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Issues related to the Renewable Integration Credit, incentives to deploy nuclear power, storing nuclear waste and greenhouse gas emissions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Section 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 General issues related to access to capital for small business (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4598, the Express Loan Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2859, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of 2009 S. 1233, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1229, the Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 S. 2731, Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4598, Express Loans Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, provisions on Payroll Tax S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 3014, the Stabenow-Hatch American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related budget reconciliation legislation H.R. 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, tax provisions H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act (bill number does not include year) S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Potential tax gap proposals for small business on 1099 Corporate Reporting and potential tax extenders legislation (no specific legislation introduced) FY 2011 Obama Budget proposal on potential bank tax (no specific legislation introduced) Reid Jobs Bill (Sub Amendment to H.R. 2847) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act H.R. 4213, Webb-Boxer Amendment H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Bill number not yet assigned) Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60999; File No. SR-FINRA-2009-077 SEC S7-10-09 Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections House Financial Services Committee, Compensation in the Financial Industry (no specific legislation introduced) Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Corporate Governance after Citizens United (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Various issues related to; proposed tax on banks, Proposal to Establish a Quotation Consolidation Facility, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee and implementation issues on Sarbanes-Oxley (no specific legislation introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Senate Banking Committees Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 Nomination of Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve RIN 3064 AD 56, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FDIC) H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Various proposals relating to the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (no specific legislation introduced)
Restoring American Financial Stability Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S.1490, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Potential legislation regarding Offline and Online Privacy (not yet introduced) Potential FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not yet introduced)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation introduced) H. Res. 252, a resolution of Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 General issues related to access to capital for small business (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4598, the Express Loan Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2859, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of 2009 S. 1233, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1229, the Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 S. 2731, Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4598, Express Loans Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
Issues relating to the President designating federal land as national monument area under the American Antiquities act of 1906 (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, provisions on Payroll Tax S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 3014, the Stabenow-Hatch American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related budget reconciliation legislation H.R. 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, tax provisions H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act (bill number does not include year) S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Potential tax gap proposals for small business on 1099 Corporate Reporting and potential tax extenders legislation (no specific legislation introduced) FY 2011 Obama Budget proposal on potential bank tax (no specific legislation introduced) Reid Jobs Bill (Sub Amendment to H.R. 2847) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 1586/H.R. 915/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, and anti-trust immunity Various issues including; proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Clean Truck programs, SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making (see January 11, 2010 Federal Register notice)
H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Ongoing issue with ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief - Requesting temporary relief for defined benefit pension plans in response to current economic situation (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2989/H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, the Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, the Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 (bill number not assigned) Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multi-employer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (bill number not assigned)
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to climate S. 1462/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, provisions on energy S. J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Issues related to the Renewable Integration Credit, incentives to deploy nuclear power, storing nuclear waste and greenhouse gas emissions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Section 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (specific legislation not introduced)
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Senate Banking Committees Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 Nomination of Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve RIN 3064 AD 56, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FDIC) H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Various proposals relating to the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act H.R. 4213, Webb-Boxer Amendment H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Bill number not yet assigned) Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60999; File No. SR-FINRA-2009-077 SEC S7-10-09 Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections House Financial Services Committee, Compensation in the Financial Industry (no specific legislation introduced) Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Corporate Governance after Citizens United (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Various issues related to; proposed tax on banks, Proposal to Establish a Quotation Consolidation Facility, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee and implementation issues on Sarbanes-Oxley (no specific legislation introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, including provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; the Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095), Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, Clean Truck programs, regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams, inland waterway system issues, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, short sea shipping and marine highways (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund (specific legislation not introduced)
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
General issues on comprehensive health reform, including all aspects relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Ongoing legislative issues related to health care reform in Senate HELP & Finance Committees, and House Education & Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means (legislation not yet introduced) General issues related to medical liability reform and ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) H. Res. 1203, a resolution providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, provisions on health care
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced)
Restoring American Financial Stability Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S.1490, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Potential legislation regarding Offline and Online Privacy (not yet introduced) Potential FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not yet introduced)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization (legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to Gainful Employment (legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5037, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to freight fees (no specific legislation pending) H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 FY 2010 Energy & Water Appropriations bill relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers General issues related to: Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), the Martime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives, Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways, ballast water discharge, cross-border trucking with Mexico and ARRA-funded projects under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers (no specific legislation introduced)
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2009 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions on access to capital
General issues related to the United Nations convention on the Law of the Sea, protocols amending U.S. income tax treaties with France and New Zealand, and the new tax convention with Malta (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development tax credit H. Con. Res. 85 / S. Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452 / S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 S. 765, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure, to modify such penalty, and for other purposes S. 437/ H.R. 2519, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 1935, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services S. 1082, Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009 Issues related to taxation in various health care reform proposals (no specific legislation introduced) Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (legislation not introduced), increasing the small businesss start-up expense deduction from $5,000 to $10,000 President's Proposed Budget, FY2010 Greenbook Public Law No. 111-5 - ARRA: Implementation of the Stimulus Bill Access to Capital Provisions and Tax Provisions. SEC Roadmap for Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Repeal of Last-In, First-Out Method of Inventory Accounting (LIFO)
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State and provisions relating to intellectual property enforcement S. 705, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, and yet-to-be-introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives General issues related to clean water (no specific legislation introduced)
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to copyright enforcement S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Nomination for the position of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
H.R. 1242/S. 910, a bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provision on use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions on Competitive Sourcing and Private Debt Collection H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, Buy American provisions H.R. 1334, Federal Living Wage Responsibility Act, provisions on contracting with the federal government H.R. 1874, Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2009, provisions on Contracting preferences H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on electric drive vehicles or batteries that are developed and produced in the United States H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions on E-verify H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions on automakers H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, provision on domestic sourcing H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, provisions on insourcing and mandatory arbitration H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on small business in federal contracting H.R. 3571, Defund ACORN Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 4220, Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009, provisions on procurement S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 1745, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009, provisions on contractor employees S. 569, The Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act of 2009, Sec. 3 - Transparent Incorporation Practices Nomination for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy FAR Rule Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements OMB Interim Guidance Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements FAR Rule Implementing Section 1512 of H.R. 1, New reporting requirements on contracts FAR Rule mandating use of E-verify System for federal contractors FAR Case 2008-020, Contract Closeout process FAR Case 2008-016, Termination for Default Reporting FAR Case 2008-027, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System FAR Case 2008-031, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges FAR Case 2008-034, Use of Commercial Services Item Authority FAR Case 2008-008, Award Fee Language Revision FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations DFARS Case 2008-D011, Acquisition of Commercial Items President's Memo on Government Contracting, competition and workforce issues for federal contracting Issues related to insourcing of federal functions (no specific legislation) Issues relating to the administration's intent to prohibit registered lobbyists from serving on the Industry Trade Advisory Committees and other federal advisory committees (no specific legislation)
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions relating to employers making certain changes to retiree health benefits H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to plan fee disclosures, investment advice, and defined benefit plan funding H.R.1984, 401(K) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act Of 2009, provisions related to plan fee disclosures for 401(k) plans H.R.1988, The Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, The Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 Issues relating to legislation to encourage economic recovery and reinvestment while protecting pension security (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to defined benefit plan funding relief (no specific legislation introduced)
President's Budget for FY 2010 H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions related to Title IV - Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Subtitle D and other revenue provisions H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, provisions related to 3% Tax Withholding Laws H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452/S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 S. 1678, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes. H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 3617, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) Proposed legislation to create a Home Office Deduction (not introduced) Proposed legislation to adjust the Estate Tax (not introduced) General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Legislation not yet introduced to extend certain perennial expiring tax provisions
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to freight fees (no specific legislation pending) H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 FY 2010 Energy & Water Appropriations bill relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers General issues related to: Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), the Martime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives, Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways, ballast water discharge, cross-border trucking with Mexico and ARRA-funded projects under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, arbitration-related provisions H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 537, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 S. 263, Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 General legislative proposals to increase domestic and regional production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf and on storing nuclear waste (no specific legislation introduced) Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (no specific rulemaking) S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; amendments relating to climate change by Sens. Bond, Johanns, and Thune American Clean Energy Leadership Act (reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, but not formally introduced)
Various legislative proposals related to Customs and Border Patrol Reauthorization (no specific bills introduced) H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009 (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers). 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (legislation not introduced) 2009 Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) General preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Services pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program DHSs 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
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2009 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to rail infrastructure H.R. 272, the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all technology provisions H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, all technology provisions H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) Issues relating to: Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, the State Revolving Fund, and other transportation and infrastructure financing mechanisms, tax reform, estate tax, tax deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development President Obama's FY 2010 budget Tax provisions of the following: H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefit Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 507, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a temporary dividends received deduction for taxable years beginning in 2008 or 2009. S. 304, Main Street Recovery Act H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 31/S. 33, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the proper tax treatment of certain indebtedness discharged in 2009 or 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 422, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 506/H.R. 1265, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 260, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property H.R. 275, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 725, Equity for our Nation's Self-employed Act of 2009 Potential Economic Stimulus Legislation
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2008 H.R. 5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes H.R. 6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 3997/H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 H.R. 3361, Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008, provisions on technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 6143, Pension Protection Act ERISA Amendments of 2008, provisions on changes to retiree health care, subrogation, and includes corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 7327, The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, provisions on technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and temporary provisions that deal with the financial crisis facing pension plans. ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4279 / S. 3325, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3484, the Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5638, Increasing federal resources for intellectual property by U.S. Customs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S. 1125 / H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 4854 / S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S. 2838 / H.R. 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
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2008 · second_quarter · 2A
S. 2191 / S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 1766, The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 H.R. 3339, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007 Final Decision by the Department of the Interior to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act House Energy and Commerce Committees Hearing on the strengths and weaknesses of regulating greenhouse gas emissions using existing Clean Air Act (CAA) authorities and Hearing titled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries" S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 Proposed Surface Transfer Legislation (not introduced) U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Clean Air Act, Massachusetts v. EPA S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced)
Department of Labor interpretive bulletins and advisory opinions on Retirement Security / Pensions / ERISA H.R. 6143, Pension Protection Act, ERISA Amendments of 2008
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H. Con. Res 312 / S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution for FY2009 H.R. 6044, Antitrust Technical Assistance Authorization Act S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill FY 2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill S. 3258, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill S. 3182, FY 2009 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations including provisions related to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, NASA, the Census, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership bill FY 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill S. 3181, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill FY 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill S. 3230, FY 2009 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill FY 2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations FY 2009 Defense Appropriations H.R. 2642, FY 2008 Supplemental Appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Emergency Fiscal Year 2008 (FY2008) supplemental appropriation for the U.S. Census Bureau
Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The following have no legislation/regulation tied to them: U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations The Transatlantic Economic Council U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement U.S.-China Economic Relations Trade Dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program Trade Dispute with Brazil regarding U.S. Cotton Subsidies Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO #18. Continued Lobbyists: David Hirschmann, LD, Office of Cong. Toby Roth (NEW) Various issues including: policy developments in China that would create "indigenous innovation" programs, sugar import levels, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Border Measures, Customs and Border Protection First Sale Rule and Carbon Tariffs (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this) Implementation of DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See FMCSA 2004 - 19608, published January 4, 2010) All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4645, Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 2194/S. 2799, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 S. 3084, Export Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Act S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, United States-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
H.R. 5037, Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 H.R. 1242, TARP Accountability and Disclosure Act S. 910, a bill to amend the EESA of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of TARP H.R. 3765, Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on plug-in electric drive vehicles or batteries that are developed and produced in the United States H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009, provisions on defining a small business in federal contracting H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, provisions debarring contractors H.R. 3116, Berry Amendment Extension Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on defining a small business in federal contracting H.R. 4351/S. 2890, Buy American Improvement Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 4553, 21st Century Buy American Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 4692, National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010, provisions on Quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Acquisition Act, provisions on contracting H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on contracting S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act, provisions on insourcing/outsourcing S. 1745, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009 S. 2901, Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 2009, provisions on contracting S. 2902, Federal Acquisition Institute Improvement Act of 2009, provisions on contracting S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3454/H.R. 4899, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on contracting H.R. 5175/S. 3295, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act (DISCLOSE Act) H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, Buy American requirements H.R 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, Buy American requirements FAR Rule Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements FAR Rule Implementing Section 1512 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR Case 2008-027, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System OMB Interim Guidance Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American Requirements President Obama's Memo on Government Contracting Implementation of Expansive Authority of Section 5 of FTC Act to bring competition cases DFARS Case 2009-D015, Proposed Rulemaking - Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Major Defense Acquisition Programs, House Armed Services Committee's Defense Acquisition Reform Office of Federal Procurement Policy Memo on Work Reserved for Performance by Federal Government Employees (no regulation tied to this) General issues related to: government contracting, high road contracting initiative, Class Deviation implementing arbitration provisions for federal contractors, definition of cost or pricing data on federal contracts and organizational conflict of interest for federal contractors (no specific regulation/legislation tied to this)
H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Notice of Call for Public Comment on 303(d) Program and Ocean Acidification (see 75 Federal Register, 13537, March 22, 2010) Draft EPA Guidance, Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (no regulation/legislation tied to this) EPA Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies (no regulation/legislation tied to this)
The nomination of John "Jack" McConnell to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
H.R. 5381/S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 Various issues including: port infrastructure, dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, short sea shipping and marine highways, reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act, NextGen implementation and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) standards (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY10 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft Small Business Liability Reform Act of 2010 (not yet introduced)
H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3170/S. 1432, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 2918/S. 1294, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3081/S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 Anticipated legislation not yet introduced: FY11 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY11 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill FY11 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill FY11 U.S. International Affairs Appropriations Bill FY11 United States Trade Representative Appropriations Bill President Obama's FY11 Government Budget Appropriations Bill H.J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for FY 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, A resolution in the U.S. Congress increasing the statutory limit on the public debt H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, A resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
H. Res.1254, a resolution directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, potential designation of National Monuments, and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act H.R. 1254, Resolution for Disclosure of Information from Secretary of Interior H.R. 5088, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. J. Res. 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Proposed EPA rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) Proposed EPA rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste Proposed EPA rulemaking on remediation levels for dioxin in soil Proposed EPA rulemaking on New Source Review Aggregation Amendments Draft EPA Guidance, Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions EPA Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed National Objectives, Principles and Standards for Water and Related Resources Implementation Studies American Power Act (draft legislation, not yet introduced) Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Notice of Call for Public Comment on 303(d) Program and Ocean Acidification (see 75 Federal Register 13537, published March 22, 2010) Proposed changes to the implementation of the Energy Star program General background on the following issues: endangered species regulatory process, concepts to improve and streamline environmental permitting and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) - Aggregation and Reconsideration (no specific legislation/regulation tied to these items)
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5136, FY 2011 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010
Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 5147, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance S. 3213, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010 H.R. 5381/S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, provisions relating to Build America Bonds and Private Activity Bonds Various issues including: clean truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, implementation of NextGen, short sea shipping and marine highways, port infrastructure, dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this)
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 All tax provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 H.R. 5141, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 5486, Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 564, Superfund Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3524, Family Farm Preservation and Conservation Estate Tax Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, a bill to amend Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits H.R. 1265/S. 506, a bill to restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, and for other purposes Various issues including: deferral, the foreign tax credit regime, the 80/20 company rules, the treatment of treaty benefits for certain deductible payments, transfer pricing, and the dual capacity rules, Financial Transaction Tax, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee, LIFO, uncertain tax positions proposal and an assessment upon financial institutions, estate tax, net operating loss and executive compensation (no legislation tied to this)
All finance provisions in the following bills: H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 H.R. 3272, Corporate Governance Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3351, Proxy Voting Transparency Act of 2009 S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H. R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Issues relating to the Department of the Treasury extending Notice 2009-14 to non-U.S. institutions (there is no legislation/regulation tied to this) SEC Proposed Self Regulatory Organization Rules Changes Adding Trading Pauses Releases 62126/62129/File Numbers SR-NYSE 2010-39 and SR-NASDAQ 2010-061 (no specific legislation introduced) Various issues related to: proposed financial transactions tax and a tax on banks, G-20 Summit Positions on bank tax, financial transaction tax and accounting standards, financial regulatory reform, systemic risk, derivatives trading, executive compensation, corporate governance, resolution authority, preservation of commercial and financial functions and credit ratings agency regulation (no specific regulation/legislation tied to this) Implementation of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act (no specific legislation introduced) President Obama's proposed Executive order on Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee (not yet published) Proposed legislation on Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections (not yet introduced)
H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, FY2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 2454/S. 1492, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246/S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177/H.R. 5019/S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 5320, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act, provisions on energy H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5041, SEAM Act Draft climate legislation expected to be sponsored by Sens. Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman (not yet introduced) Draft legislation to provide incentives to deploy nuclear power (not yet introduced) Draft American Power Act (not yet introduced) Draft Home Star Act of 2010 (not yet introduced) S.J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Notice of Call for Public Comment on 303(d) Program and Ocean Acidification (see Federal Register 13537, published March 22, 2010) USDA Proposed Rule: Biorefinery Assistance Guaranteed Loans; Rural Business-Cooperative Service, 7 CFR Parts 4279 and 4287; RIN 0570-AA73 General issues including: policy for storing nuclear waste, Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable Integration Credit, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions relating to the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to (SAFE) Truckers Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 5186/S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 FY 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 5590, Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 Draft Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (not yet introduced) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) President Obama's 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Federal Register) National Institute of Standards and Technology draft NISTIR 7628, the "Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy and Requirements" document (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) Joint DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see June 3, 2008, Federal Register) DHS guidance for businesses (see Sept. 14, 2009 and Aug. 18, 2009, Federal Register) DHS proposed National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.). Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Customs and Border Protection, implementation of Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (no specific legislation/regulation tied to this)
S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provision on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding relief H.R. 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 S. 3157, Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 Various issues including: pension and retirement, healthcare, tax, Small Business Pension Investment in Small Business, relief for single-employer, multiemployer, and multiple-employer pension funds, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, financial services issues, ERISA preemption and Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief (no specific legislation introduced)
All banking provisions of the following bills: H.R. 4173, Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Nomination of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve The Federal Deposit Insurance Company's Proposed Rulemaking on RIN 3064 AD-56 (see February 16, 2010, Federal Register)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
General issues on comprehensive health reform, including all aspects relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Ongoing legislative issues related to health care reform in Senate HELP & Finance Committees, and House Education & Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means (legislation not yet introduced) General issues related to medical liability reform and ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) H. Res. 1203, a resolution providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, provisions on health care
H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Ongoing issue with ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief - Requesting temporary relief for defined benefit pension plans in response to current economic situation (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2989/H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, the Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, the Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 (bill number not assigned) Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multi-employer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (bill number not assigned)
Various legislative concepts on endangered species regulatory process and streamlined environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H. J. Res. 76/H. J. Res. 77, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4805, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act Combined Rulemaking on Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers (Boiler MACT) (not yet published) Proposed rulemaking to regulate coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste (not yet published) Senate energy and climate bill (draft bill, not yet introduced) Issues related to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (specific legislation not introduced)
Issues relating to the President designating federal land as national monument area under the American Antiquities act of 1906 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to climate S. 1462/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, provisions on energy S. J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Issues related to the Renewable Integration Credit, incentives to deploy nuclear power, storing nuclear waste and greenhouse gas emissions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Section 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, provisions on Payroll Tax S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 3014, the Stabenow-Hatch American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related budget reconciliation legislation H.R. 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, tax provisions H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act (bill number does not include year) S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Potential tax gap proposals for small business on 1099 Corporate Reporting and potential tax extenders legislation (no specific legislation introduced) FY 2011 Obama Budget proposal on potential bank tax (no specific legislation introduced) Reid Jobs Bill (Sub Amendment to H.R. 2847) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
Restoring American Financial Stability Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S.1490, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Potential legislation regarding Offline and Online Privacy (not yet introduced) Potential FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not yet introduced)
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act H.R. 4213, Webb-Boxer Amendment H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Bill number not yet assigned) Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60999; File No. SR-FINRA-2009-077 SEC S7-10-09 Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections House Financial Services Committee, Compensation in the Financial Industry (no specific legislation introduced) Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Corporate Governance after Citizens United (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Various issues related to; proposed tax on banks, Proposal to Establish a Quotation Consolidation Facility, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee and implementation issues on Sarbanes-Oxley (no specific legislation introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation introduced) H. Res. 252, a resolution of Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Clean Truck programs, SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making (see January 11, 2010 Federal Register notice)
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, including provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; the Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095), Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, Clean Truck programs, regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams, inland waterway system issues, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, short sea shipping and marine highways (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 1586/H.R. 915/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, and anti-trust immunity Various issues including; proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Senate Banking Committees Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 Nomination of Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve RIN 3064 AD 56, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FDIC) H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Various proposals relating to the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 General issues related to access to capital for small business (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4598, the Express Loan Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2859, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of 2009 S. 1233, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1229, the Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 S. 2731, Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4598, Express Loans Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Federal Communications Commission proposed rulemaking on preserving the open Internet (not yet published in the Federal Register) All telecommunications provisions of the following bills: H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Issues relating to the President designating federal land as national monument area under the American Antiquities act of 1906 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violation Act H.R. 4213, Webb-Boxer Amendment H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 1073, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Bill number not yet assigned) Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60999; File No. SR-FINRA-2009-077 SEC S7-10-09 Facilitating Shareholder Director Elections House Financial Services Committee, Compensation in the Financial Industry (no specific legislation introduced) Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee hearing, Corporate Governance after Citizens United (no specific legislation introduced) Nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Various issues related to; proposed tax on banks, Proposal to Establish a Quotation Consolidation Facility, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee and implementation issues on Sarbanes-Oxley (no specific legislation introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
General issues on comprehensive health reform, including all aspects relating to coverage, financing, and delivery reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, provisions on Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Ongoing legislative issues related to health care reform in Senate HELP & Finance Committees, and House Education & Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means (legislation not yet introduced) General issues related to medical liability reform and ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) H. Res. 1203, a resolution providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, provisions on health care
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation introduced) H. Res. 252, a resolution of Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 The nomination of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator U.S.-Korea economic relations U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China Promoting transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations U.S.-China Economic Relations H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act S. 428/H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 496, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.282/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions on Buy American S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions on trade H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act S.1027/H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions on Unilateral Economic Sanctions S. 2799/H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on Border Measures, Carbon Tariffs S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (bill titles does not include year) H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2194, a bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2200, the 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions on the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 252, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials, Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (See Federal Register January 11, 2010) The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee efforts to alter Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) and eliminate federal preemption of state economic regulation of interstate commerce pertaining to port security, safety and environmental issues (Draft legislation, not yet introduced) The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry (See Federal Register January 4, 2010) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modification to the existing First Sale Rule, regulating duties on products that come into the United States. Language included in the Farm Bill prohibiting CBP from implementing any change to the First Sale Rule until January 1, 2011 (See Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; Brazil's retaliatory tariffs, cross border trucking with Mexico, U.S. cotton subsidies, U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs, U.S. C-TPAT program, Canadas Partners in Protection program, Customs and Border Protection Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (specific legislation not introduced)
S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, the amendment offered by Sen. Franken regarding dispute-related employment arbitration H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H. Con Res. 85/S. Con Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, to permit continued financing of Government operations H. J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes H. J. Res 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues related to increasing the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 General issues related to access to capital for small business (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4598, the Express Loan Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 S. 2859, Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act of 2009 S. 1233, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1229, the Entrepreneurial Development Act of 2009 S. 2986, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2010 S. 2731, Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2989, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2010 S. 3165, Small Business Community Partner Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4598, Express Loans Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3024, Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to climate S. 1462/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non-business energy property S. 2818, a bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve weatherization for low-income persons, and for other purposes S. 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, provisions on energy S. J. Res. 26, Murkowski-Lincoln Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval of endangerment finding Issues related to the Renewable Integration Credit, incentives to deploy nuclear power, storing nuclear waste and greenhouse gas emissions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Finding for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Section 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Senate Banking Committees Print of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (bill number not yet assigned) S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 Nomination of Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve RIN 3064 AD 56, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FDIC) H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 Various proposals relating to the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank (no specific legislation introduced)
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (specific legislation not yet introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
Restoring American Financial Stability Act (bill number not yet assigned) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S.1490, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Potential legislation regarding Offline and Online Privacy (not yet introduced) Potential FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not yet introduced)
H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, Clean Truck programs, SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making (see January 11, 2010 Federal Register notice)
Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (see Federal Register Nov. 3, 2009) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including provisions related to Buy American H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation (not yet announced) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (see Federal Register July 14, 2009) Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (see Federal Register Aug. 3, 2009) Proposed regulations on financial disclosure obligations of union trusts and subsidiaries (see Federal Register Feb. 2, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 (see Federal Register March 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Investment Act (draft legislation not yet introduced) Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information (not yet introduced) Potential legislation related to employee classification and compensated time under the Fair labor Standards Act (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, a bill to require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, the Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009, amended to include S. 1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 2971, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State
H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, provisions on Payroll Tax S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 S. 3014, the Stabenow-Hatch American Job Creation and Investment Act H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the related budget reconciliation legislation H.R. 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, tax provisions H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act S. 2927, Wall Street Fair Share Act H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1678, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment S. 3014/H.R. 4850, American Job Creation and Investment Act (bill number does not include year) S. 3018, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Potential tax gap proposals for small business on 1099 Corporate Reporting and potential tax extenders legislation (no specific legislation introduced) FY 2011 Obama Budget proposal on potential bank tax (no specific legislation introduced) Reid Jobs Bill (Sub Amendment to H.R. 2847) Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (specific legislation not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Jonthan Jachym: Intern, SEC Office of International Affairs Intern, FINRA Division of Market Regulation Intern, FINRA Office of the General Counsel
H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 1586/H.R. 915/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, and anti-trust immunity Various issues including; proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), and grant programs, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) and the Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095) Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 1586/S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4957/S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, including provisions relating to a short-term extension of SAFTEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4472/S. 2946, Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today Act of 2010 H.R. 4844, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (not yet introduced) Various issues relating to; the Lithium Battery Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095), Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy, the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, cross-border trucking with Mexico, Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, Clean Truck programs, regulation of interstate commerce, Port infrastructure, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams, inland waterway system issues, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, short sea shipping and marine highways (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to proposed provisions to temporarily extend SAFETEA-LU and authority for the Highway Trust Fund (specific legislation not introduced)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R.1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Issues related to a funding shortfall for staff and office operations under Public Law No: 110-403, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Various issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2010, provisions on pension funding The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Ongoing issue with ERISA Preemption - Protecting the preemption structure in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to Defined Benefit Plan Funding Relief - Requesting temporary relief for defined benefit pension plans in response to current economic situation (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2989/H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, the Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, the Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions on retiree health benefits H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions on pension plans H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 (bill number not assigned) Issues relating to legislation to provide relief for single-employer, multi-employer, and multiple-employer pension funds (specific legislation not yet introduced) Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (bill number not assigned)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration ActEnvironmental Protecvtion Agency proposed endangerment finding California greenhouse gas waiver petition to EPA S. Con. Res. 13, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Issues related to U.S. Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation or rule-making) General issues relating to endangered species regulatory process, streamlining environmental permitting
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works ActS. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions to advance intellectual property enforcement H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, intellectual property provisions
Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare statute (no bill number) Potential Medicare Secondary Payer issue in Senate Finance Committee title of the draft Affordable Health Choices Act (no bill number)
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State and provisions relating to intellectual property enforcement S. 705, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 General background on drug labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 Issues related to a Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced)S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, ammendment offered by Senator Durbin to allow mortgage contracts to be modified General issues related to on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation, securities litigation, and eligibility for the Troubled Asset Relief Program P.L. 104-67, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Obama Administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (no bill number)
Issues related to various proposals on heath care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009 (Flexible Spending Account cash-outs) Comprehensive healthcare reform (proposals being drafted in the Senate Finance, Senate HELP and House Tri-Committees) ERISA regulation of employee health plans (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009General legislative proposals to increase domestic and regional production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf and on storing nuclear waste (no specific legislation introduced) Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (no specific rulemaking) S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; amendments relating to climate change by Sens. Bond, Johanns, and Thune American Clean Energy Leadership Act (reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, but not formally introduced)
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
California greenhouse gas waiver petition to Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including an amendment by Sens. Stabenow and Brownback and an amendment by Sen. Feinstein on the issue of "cash for clunkers"H.R. 609, Right to Clean Vehicles Act of 2009
Legislative proposals to limit business travel, conferences and meetings for companies receiving federal aid through TARP (no specific legislation)H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including Section 236 relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2261, To designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 2670, IMPACT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes
S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically the Durbin amendment granting new powers to bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of existing, mortgage contracts, and "cramdown" provisions
H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunityIssues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available)H.R. 2352, Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs The nomination of Karen Mills to Small Business Administrator The nomination and confirmation of the position of Chief Counsel for the SBA Office of Advocacy
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Issues relating to online and offline privacy on the Internet (no specific legislation introduced)S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 General consumer protection issues related to various proposals on health care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 / S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 2831 110th Congress bill (no bill number in the 111th Congress yet) --A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. P.L. 110-314--Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
H. Con. Res. 85, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution S. Con. Res. 13, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolutionIssues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal including: removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009, including provisions related to IMF funding and "cash for clunkers" H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions regarding the Legal Services Corporation H.R. 2918 / S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act H.R. 3081, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2892 / S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the funding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced), including provisions relating to the U.S. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposesH.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China.Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (legislation not yet introduced), and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, including provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009, and other legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, specifically issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, provisions relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, freight fees, ballast water discharge (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no rule or specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, including provisions related to Cross-Border Trucking with Mexico.
H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, arbitration-related provisions H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 537, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 S. 263, Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009
Various legislative proposals related to Customs and Border Patrol Reauthorization (no specific bills introduced) H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security AppropriationsH.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009 (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers). 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (legislation not introduced) 2009 Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) General preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Services pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program DHSs 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, and yet-to-be-introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives General issues related to clean water (no specific legislation introduced)
General issues including: use of over-the-counter derivatives to manage risks associated with business operations, new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices, and limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (no specific legislation or regulations)
General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development tax creditH. Con. Res. 85 / S. Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452 / S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 S. 765, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure, to modify such penalty, and for other purposes S. 437/ H.R. 2519, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 1935, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services S. 1082, Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009 Issues related to taxation in various health care reform proposals (no specific legislation introduced) Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (legislation not introduced), increasing the small businesss start-up expense deduction from $5,000 to $10,000 President's Proposed Budget, FY2010 Greenbook Public Law No. 111-5 - ARRA: Implementation of the Stimulus Bill Access to Capital Provisions and Tax Provisions. SEC Roadmap for Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Repeal of Last-In, First-Out Method of Inventory Accounting (LIFO)
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Price amendment) S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (cramdown provisions in the Durbin amendment)
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act Ongoing issues relating to broadband provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5)
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (no specific legislation introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non business energy property S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Environmental Protection Agency proposed endangerment and cause or contribute finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (See April 24, 2009 Federal Register) Issues relating to a policy for storing nuclear waste and incentives to deploy nuclear power (no specific legislation introduced) Issues related to the renewable integration credit concept that could be included as part of energy or climate legislation (no specific legislation introduced) Proposed Rulemaking for major sources under the Clean Air Act (not yet published in the Federal Register) Proposed Rulemaking to establish light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards (not yet published in the Federal Register) Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Decision granting a waiver of clean air preemption for Californias 2009 and subsequent model year greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Proposed executive compensation guidance (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 All telecommunications-related provisions of the following bills: S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521/S. 1192, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144/H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009
Issues relating to legislation to encourage economic recovery and reinvestment while protecting pension security (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 General background on pension and retirement issues, healthcare, taxes, funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans, ERISA preemption, defined benefit plan funding and financial services issues (no specific legislation introduced) All retirement-related provisions of the following bills: H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1984, 401(K) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act HR 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number - draft legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Customs and Border Protection, Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (Federal Register, January 26, 2010 deadline for implementation) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues related to trade and the U.S. sugar industries in the United States and Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia; and supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 S. 2662, Fair Resolution of Medical Liability Disputes Act of 2009 H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009, provisions on flexible spending accounts H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provision on patient protection Issues related to ERISA preemption (no specific legislation introduced) Senate Finance Health Reform Drafts - Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing aspects Senate HELP Affordable Health Choices Act - Coverage, delivery reform and financing aspects House Tri-Committee Health Reform Bill - Coverage, delivery reform and financing aspects General background on comprehensive health reform, flexible spending accounts, medical liability reform and health savings accounts (no specific legislation introduced)
Issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on Federal contracting and insourcing and outsourcing
S. 373, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal
H.R. 1105, a bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170 / S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H. Con Res. 85/S/ Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, provisions relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes Issues relating to Secretary Geithner's request that Congress raise the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1242/S. 910, a bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provision on use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions on Competitive Sourcing and Private Debt Collection H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, Buy American provisions H.R. 1334, Federal Living Wage Responsibility Act, provisions on contracting with the federal government H.R. 1874, Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2009, provisions on Contracting preferences H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on electric drive vehicles or batteries that are developed and produced in the United States H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions on E-verify H.R. 3170/S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, Buy American provisions H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions on automakers H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, provision on domestic sourcing H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, provisions on insourcing and mandatory arbitration H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on small business in federal contracting H.R. 3571, Defund ACORN Act, provisions on debarring contractors H.R. 4220, Promoting Jobs for Veterans Act of 2009, provisions on procurement S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 1745, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009, provisions on contractor employees S. 569, The Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act of 2009, Sec. 3 - Transparent Incorporation Practices Nomination for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy FAR Rule Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements OMB Interim Guidance Implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements FAR Rule Implementing Section 1512 of H.R. 1, New reporting requirements on contracts FAR Rule mandating use of E-verify System for federal contractors FAR Case 2008-020, Contract Closeout process FAR Case 2008-016, Termination for Default Reporting FAR Case 2008-027, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System FAR Case 2008-031, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges FAR Case 2008-034, Use of Commercial Services Item Authority FAR Case 2008-008, Award Fee Language Revision FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations DFARS Case 2008-D011, Acquisition of Commercial Items President's Memo on Government Contracting, competition and workforce issues for federal contracting Issues related to insourcing of federal functions (no specific legislation) Issues relating to the administration's intent to prohibit registered lobbyists from serving on the Industry Trade Advisory Committees and other federal advisory committees (no specific legislation)
Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3393/S. 1934, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 All tax-related provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452/S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 S. 1678, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 3617, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non business energy property H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Tax Act of 2009 S. 623, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3905, Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3408/S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 General background on tax gap proposals for small business, 1099 Corporate Reporting and possible tax extenders (no specific legislation introduced)
Proposed Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity. H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 4217, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU through December 18, 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to transportation investment S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC)(no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) General transportation infrastructure issues including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, ballast water discharge, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding (no specific legislation introduced)
Various issues related to cyber-security/chemical security (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) H.R. 2195, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009,which became retitled in Nov. 2009 as the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number - draft legislation) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling (published Sept. 14, 2009; Aug. 18, 2009)
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provisions on patient protection
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 Various issues related to E-Verify (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1751, American Dream Act S. 1261, PASS ID Act S.729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 Various issues related to making the Passport Card a true substitute for a U.S. passport under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (no specific legislation introduced) All provisions on employment verification of the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, a bill to require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, E-Verify amendments S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, E-Verify amendments H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act of 2009 All provisions regarding labor skills of the following bills: H.R. 179, STAPLE Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 H.R.4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 All provisions on border issues of the following bills: H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Proposed Rule on Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter, DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket NO. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 FAR Case 2007-013, Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify)
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 All consumer and safety provisions of the following bills: S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521/S. 1192, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Free Annual File Disclosures, Rule No. R411005 Potential legislation regarding offline and online privacy (not yet introduced)
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 4217, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II, provisions relating to clean truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008 Federal Register)
H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 S. 1646, Keep Americans Working Act S. 2831, Helping Unemployed Workers Act
H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237/S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009 S. 2662, Fair Resolution of Medical Liability Disputes Act of 2009 H.R. 4155, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009
H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2010, known as the Main Street Jobs Act, provisions on TARP funding H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Ratings Agency Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (no bill number yet in the Senate - still in the Senate Banking Committee) General background on; financial regulatory reform, systemic risk, derivatives trading, executive compensation, corporate governance, resolution authority, preservation of commercial and financial functions and credit ratings agency regulation (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to cross-border trucking H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU through December 18, 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU for 60 days H.R. 2847, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act 2010, provisions relating to transportation investment H.R. 3617/S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act No Specific Legislation Tied to the Following: Issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, provisions on clean truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues and grant programs Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives Regulatory Issues including ballast water discharge Issues relating to a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico Issues relating to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced)
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 All travel and tourism-related provisions of the following bills: S. 1023, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act All provisions of the following Executive Orders: E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees of a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Proposed regulations implementing E.O. 13,502 (Project Labor Agreements) (74 Fed. Reg. 33,953 (July 14, 2009)) Proposed regulations implementing E.O. 13,496 (Posting notice of employee rights under labor laws) (74 Fed. Reg. 38,488 (Aug. 3, 2009)) Potential change in interpretation of "advice" exemption under 203 of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (74 Fed. Reg. 56,750 (Nov. 3, 2009)) Issues relating to implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act and NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions (no specific legislation) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register notice)
H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provisions on patient protection S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to copyright enforcement S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Nomination for the position of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 General background on drug labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to freight fees (no specific legislation pending) H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 FY 2010 Energy & Water Appropriations bill relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers General issues related to: Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), the Martime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives, Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways, ballast water discharge, cross-border trucking with Mexico and ARRA-funded projects under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Price amendment) S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (cramdown provisions in the Durbin amendment)
Legislative proposals to limit business travel, conferences and meetings for companies receiving federal aid through TARP (no specific legislation) H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including Section 236 relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2261, To designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 2670, IMPACT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes
S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, arbitration-related provisions H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 537, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 S. 263, Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009
S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically the Durbin amendment granting new powers to bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of existing, mortgage contracts, and "cramdown" provisions
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions to advance intellectual property enforcement H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, intellectual property provisions
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act Ongoing issues relating to broadband provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5)
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (legislation not yet introduced), and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, including provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009, and other legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, specifically issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, provisions relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, freight fees, ballast water discharge (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no rule or specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, including provisions related to Cross-Border Trucking with Mexico.
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Environmental Protecvtion Agency proposed endangerment finding California greenhouse gas waiver petition to EPA S. Con. Res. 13, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Issues related to U.S. Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation or rule-making) General issues relating to endangered species regulatory process, streamlining environmental permitting
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
H. Con. Res. 85, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution S. Con. Res. 13, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal including: removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009, including provisions related to IMF funding and "cash for clunkers" H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions regarding the Legal Services Corporation H.R. 2918 / S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act H.R. 3081, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2892 / S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the funding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced), including provisions relating to the U.S. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
General issues including: use of over-the-counter derivatives to manage risks associated with business operations, new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices, and limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Issues relating to online and offline privacy on the Internet (no specific legislation introduced) S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 General consumer protection issues related to various proposals on health care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 / S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 2831 110th Congress bill (no bill number in the 111th Congress yet) --A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. P.L. 110-314--Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
California greenhouse gas waiver petition to Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including an amendment by Sens. Stabenow and Brownback and an amendment by Sen. Feinstein on the issue of "cash for clunkers" H.R. 609, Right to Clean Vehicles Act of 2009
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, and yet-to-be-introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives General issues related to clean water (no specific legislation introduced)
Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare statute (no bill number) Potential Medicare Secondary Payer issue in Senate Finance Committee title of the draft Affordable Health Choices Act (no bill number)
Issues related to various proposals on heath care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009 (Flexible Spending Account cash-outs) Comprehensive healthcare reform (proposals being drafted in the Senate Finance, Senate HELP and House Tri-Committees) ERISA regulation of employee health plans (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2352, Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs The nomination of Karen Mills to Small Business Administrator The nomination and confirmation of the position of Chief Counsel for the SBA Office of Advocacy
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 Issues related to a Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, ammendment offered by Senator Durbin to allow mortgage contracts to be modified General issues related to on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation, securities litigation, and eligibility for the Troubled Asset Relief Program P.L. 104-67, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Obama Administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (no bill number)
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 General legislative proposals to increase domestic and regional production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf and on storing nuclear waste (no specific legislation introduced) Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (no specific rulemaking) S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; amendments relating to climate change by Sens. Bond, Johanns, and Thune American Clean Energy Leadership Act (reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, but not formally introduced)
Various legislative proposals related to Customs and Border Patrol Reauthorization (no specific bills introduced) H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009 (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers). 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (legislation not introduced) 2009 Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) General preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Services pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program DHSs 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State and provisions relating to intellectual property enforcement S. 705, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically the Durbin amendment granting new powers to bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of existing, mortgage contracts, and "cramdown" provisions
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare statute (no bill number) Potential Medicare Secondary Payer issue in Senate Finance Committee title of the draft Affordable Health Choices Act (no bill number)
Various legislative proposals related to Customs and Border Patrol Reauthorization (no specific bills introduced) H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009 (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers). 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (legislation not introduced) 2009 Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) General preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Services pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program DHSs 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 General background on drug labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Price amendment) S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (cramdown provisions in the Durbin amendment)
Legislative proposals to limit business travel, conferences and meetings for companies receiving federal aid through TARP (no specific legislation) H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including Section 236 relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2261, To designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 2670, IMPACT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (legislation not yet introduced), and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, including provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009, and other legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, specifically issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, provisions relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, freight fees, ballast water discharge (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no rule or specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, including provisions related to Cross-Border Trucking with Mexico.
General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development tax credit H. Con. Res. 85 / S. Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452 / S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 S. 765, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure, to modify such penalty, and for other purposes S. 437/ H.R. 2519, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 1935, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services S. 1082, Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009 Issues related to taxation in various health care reform proposals (no specific legislation introduced) Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (legislation not introduced), increasing the small businesss start-up expense deduction from $5,000 to $10,000 President's Proposed Budget, FY2010 Greenbook Public Law No. 111-5 - ARRA: Implementation of the Stimulus Bill Access to Capital Provisions and Tax Provisions. SEC Roadmap for Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Repeal of Last-In, First-Out Method of Inventory Accounting (LIFO)
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Issues relating to online and offline privacy on the Internet (no specific legislation introduced) S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 General consumer protection issues related to various proposals on health care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 / S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 2831 110th Congress bill (no bill number in the 111th Congress yet) --A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. P.L. 110-314--Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions to advance intellectual property enforcement H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, intellectual property provisions
H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Environmental Protecvtion Agency proposed endangerment finding California greenhouse gas waiver petition to EPA S. Con. Res. 13, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Issues related to U.S. Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation or rule-making) General issues relating to endangered species regulatory process, streamlining environmental permitting
H. Con. Res. 85, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution S. Con. Res. 13, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal including: removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009, including provisions related to IMF funding and "cash for clunkers" H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions regarding the Legal Services Corporation H.R. 2918 / S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act H.R. 3081, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2892 / S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the funding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced), including provisions relating to the U.S. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Issues related to various proposals on heath care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009 (Flexible Spending Account cash-outs) Comprehensive healthcare reform (proposals being drafted in the Senate Finance, Senate HELP and House Tri-Committees) ERISA regulation of employee health plans (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 General legislative proposals to increase domestic and regional production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf and on storing nuclear waste (no specific legislation introduced) Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (no specific rulemaking) S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; amendments relating to climate change by Sens. Bond, Johanns, and Thune American Clean Energy Leadership Act (reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, but not formally introduced)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to freight fees (no specific legislation pending) H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 FY 2010 Energy & Water Appropriations bill relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers General issues related to: Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), the Martime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives, Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways, ballast water discharge, cross-border trucking with Mexico and ARRA-funded projects under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers (no specific legislation introduced)
California greenhouse gas waiver petition to Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including an amendment by Sens. Stabenow and Brownback and an amendment by Sen. Feinstein on the issue of "cash for clunkers" H.R. 609, Right to Clean Vehicles Act of 2009
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2352, Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs The nomination of Karen Mills to Small Business Administrator The nomination and confirmation of the position of Chief Counsel for the SBA Office of Advocacy
General issues including: use of over-the-counter derivatives to manage risks associated with business operations, new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices, and limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act Ongoing issues relating to broadband provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 Issues related to a Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, ammendment offered by Senator Durbin to allow mortgage contracts to be modified General issues related to on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation, securities litigation, and eligibility for the Troubled Asset Relief Program P.L. 104-67, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Obama Administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (no bill number)
H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, arbitration-related provisions H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 537, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 S. 263, Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 S. 1646, Keep Americans Working Act S. 2831, Helping Unemployed Workers Act
Issues relating to the 3% tax withholding mandate set forth by Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222) (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2647/S. 1390, FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on Federal contracting and insourcing and outsourcing
H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non business energy property S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Environmental Protection Agency proposed endangerment and cause or contribute finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (See April 24, 2009 Federal Register) Issues relating to a policy for storing nuclear waste and incentives to deploy nuclear power (no specific legislation introduced) Issues related to the renewable integration credit concept that could be included as part of energy or climate legislation (no specific legislation introduced) Proposed Rulemaking for major sources under the Clean Air Act (not yet published in the Federal Register) Proposed Rulemaking to establish light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards and corporate average fuel economy standards (not yet published in the Federal Register) Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Decision granting a waiver of clean air preemption for Californias 2009 and subsequent model year greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles
Proposed Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (not yet introduced) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity. H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 4217, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU through December 18, 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to transportation investment S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC)(no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) General transportation infrastructure issues including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, ballast water discharge, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to cross-border trucking H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU through December 18, 2009 H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, provisions included in the Conference Report extending SAFETEA-LU for 60 days H.R. 2847, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act 2010, provisions relating to transportation investment H.R. 3617/S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act No Specific Legislation Tied to the Following: Issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, provisions on clean truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system issues and grant programs Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives Regulatory Issues including ballast water discharge Issues relating to a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico Issues relating to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced)
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 1299, Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 All travel and tourism-related provisions of the following bills: S. 1023, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2670, IMPACTT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, a bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes. S. 321, Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement All trade provisions of the following bills: H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.2821/H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act HR 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Customs and Border Protection, Importer Security Filing or 10+2 Rule (Federal Register, January 26, 2010 deadline for implementation) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Various issues related to trade and the U.S. sugar industries in the United States and Mexico (no specific legislation introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the coastwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia; and supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 Various issues related to E-Verify (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1751, American Dream Act S. 1261, PASS ID Act S.729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 3294, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 Various issues related to making the Passport Card a true substitute for a U.S. passport under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (no specific legislation introduced) All provisions on employment verification of the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, a bill to require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, E-Verify amendments S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, E-Verify amendments H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act of 2009 All provisions regarding labor skills of the following bills: H.R. 179, STAPLE Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009 S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 H.R.4381, H-2B Reform Act of 2009 All provisions on border issues of the following bills: H.R. 1286, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act DHS Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171) DHS Proposed Rule on Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter, DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket NO. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 FAR Case 2007013, Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 S. 2862, Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions on access to capital
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provisions on patient protection
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 All telecommunications-related provisions of the following bills: S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521/S. 1192, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144/H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009
Issues relating to legislation to encourage economic recovery and reinvestment while protecting pension security (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 General background on pension and retirement issues, healthcare, taxes, funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans, ERISA preemption, defined benefit plan funding and financial services issues (no specific legislation introduced) All retirement-related provisions of the following bills: H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R.1984, 401(K) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R.1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 H.R. 2021, Savings Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 4126, Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act
H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provisions on patient protection S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
Issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 3393/S. 1934, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 All tax-related provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265/S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452/S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 S. 1678, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes H.R. 3463, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 3617, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 S. 1792, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for non business energy property H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Tax Act of 2009 S. 623, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3905, Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3408/S. 2882, Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009 H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 General background on tax gap proposals for small business, 1099 Corporate Reporting and possible tax extenders (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1105, a bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346/S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2997/S. 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3170 / S. 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4314, a bill to permit continued financing of Government operations H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3081/S. 1434, FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2918/S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H. Con Res. 85/S/ Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, provisions relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.J. Res. 64, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes Issues relating to Secretary Geithner's request that Congress raise the debt ceiling (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the FY 2011 U.S. International Affairs Budget (no specific legislation introduced)
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (no specific legislation introduced) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 4217, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II, provisions relating to clean truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Transportation Security Administrations interim final rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register notice) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008 Federal Register)
H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237/S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009 S. 2662, Fair Resolution of Medical Liability Disputes Act of 2009 H.R. 4155, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009
H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register notice)
S. 373, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal
Various issues related to cyber-security/chemical security (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) H.R. 2195, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009,which became retitled in Nov. 2009 as the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review) The "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act" (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling (published Sept. 14, 2009; Aug. 18, 2009)
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3904, Overdraft Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2010, known as the Main Street Jobs Act, provisions on TARP funding H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 S. 1691, the Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act H.R. 3890, Accountability and Transparency in Ratings Agency Act S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights H.R. 3817, Investor Protection Act Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (no bill number yet in the Senate - still in the Senate Banking Committee) General background on; financial regulatory reform, systemic risk, derivatives trading, executive compensation, corporate governance, resolution authority, preservation of commercial and financial functions and credit ratings agency regulation (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 All consumer and safety provisions of the following bills: S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414/H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521/S. 1192, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2267/S. 1597, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Free Annual File Disclosures, Rule No. R411005 Potential legislation regarding offline and online privacy (not yet introduced)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 S. 1584/H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 933, Family-Friendly Workplace Act H.R. 3047, Balancing Act of 2009 S. 1374/H.R. 3042, Forewarn Act All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act H.R. 4092/S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act All provisions of the following Executive Orders: E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees of a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, related to requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under labor and employment laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of project labor agreements Proposed regulations implementing E.O. 13,502 (Project Labor Agreements) (74 Fed. Reg. 33,953 (July 14, 2009)) Proposed regulations implementing E.O. 13,496 (Posting notice of employee rights under labor laws) (74 Fed. Reg. 38,488 (Aug. 3, 2009)) Potential change in interpretation of "advice" exemption under 203 of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Proposed regulations governing union elections under the Railway Labor Act (74 Fed. Reg. 56,750 (Nov. 3, 2009)) Issues relating to implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act and NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions (no specific legislation) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board Solicitor of Labor Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Proposed executive compensation guidance (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3200/S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 S. 2662, Fair Resolution of Medical Liability Disputes Act of 2009 H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009, provisions on flexible spending accounts H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, provision on patient protection Issues related to ERISA preemption (no specific legislation introduced) Senate Finance Health Reform Drafts - Coverage, Delivery Reform and Financing aspects Senate HELP Affordable Health Choices Act - Coverage, delivery reform and financing aspects House Tri-Committee Health Reform Bill - Coverage, delivery reform and financing aspects General background on comprehensive health reform, flexible spending accounts, medical liability reform and health savings accounts (no specific legislation introduced)
General issues related to the United Nations convention on the Law of the Sea, protocols amending U.S. income tax treaties with France and New Zealand, and the new tax convention with Malta (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (Bill number not yet available)
H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237/S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Issues relating to pre-dispute arbitration agreements as part of the Federal Trade Commission's Debt Collection Roundtable (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Various issues relating to the import of nonnative wildlife species (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 2811, To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal
H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (no bill number yet) EPA Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (Federal Register Sep. 22, 2009) EPA Proposed EPA Rulemaking to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards EPA Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for Californias 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standard for New Motor Vehicles Issues relating to nuclear waste storage (no specific legislation) Issues related to EPA's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation) EPA's Final Rule on Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act (73 Fed. Reg. 20,421)
Issues relating to the deductibility of prescription medication advertising costs to raise revenues to pay for health care legislation (no specific legislation)
S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 3192/S. 1633, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 S. 1023, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes S. 1434, the FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill S. 321, Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues relating to the request from Representatives Waxman and Stupak that 52 health care companies compile detailed business, personnel, and travel information and turn it over to the government (no specific legislation)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2346 / S. 1054, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009 H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3170/S. 1432, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 2918/S. 1294, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3081/S. 1434, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 2997/S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes Issues relating to Secretary Geithner's request that Congress raise the debt ceiling (no specific legislation)
H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (Bill number not yet available)
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations May 4, 2009 Final Rule on Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act (73 Fed. Reg. 20,421) Proposed tailoring rule for major sources under the Clean Air Act EPA Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (Federal Register Sep. 22, 2009) EPA Proposed EPA Rulemaking to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards EPA Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for Californias 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standard for New Motor Vehicles General background on improving the endangered species regulatory process, environmental permitting and regulating the oceans and Great Lakes (no specific legislation) EPA "Proposed Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act," 74 Fed. Reg. 18,886 (April 24, 2009) S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2811, a bill to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal
H.R. 1578, Fast Track to College Act of 2009 Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization (legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 Nomination of Mark L. Pelesh, Executive Vice President of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., to serve as a negotiator representing the interests of private, for-profit institutions of higher education on Team I, Program Integrity Issues (see Federal Register Notice of September 9, 2009) Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (no specific legislation) Implementation of education provisions of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 3357, a bill to restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes H.R. 3617/S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act FY 2010 S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues Issues relating to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) General transportation infrastructure issues including; cross-border trucking with Mexico; border infrastructure; National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission; National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission; port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth; future of transportation policy; financing and funding options for transportation; maritime issues; ballast water discharge; project delivery time; rail capacity and investment; and public transit funding.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Proposed legislation regarding offline and online privacy (not introduced) Proposed FTC Reauthorization Legislation (not introduced) H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 Official Covered Positions for Ryan McKee: Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions relating to access of capital S. 1196, Small Business International Trade Enhancements Act of 2009 S. 1208, Small Business Export Opportunity Development Act of 2009 General Background on H1N1 Flu preparedness for small businesses and Smaller public company compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Rule 404(b) (no specific legislation) The nomination of Winslow Sargeant to be Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy Official Covered Positions for Thomas Quaadman: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
H.R. 3249/S. 1478, the Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 All employment verification provisions of the following bills: H.R. 662, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 19, a bill to require employers to conduct employment eligibility verification through the Basic Pilot Program H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 137, Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act H.R. 138, a bill to require Federal Contractors to participate in the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification. H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S.1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 589, Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 887, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009, provisions on high-skilled immigration S. 388, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009, provisions on low-skilled labor H.R. 1934, American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1038, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 264, Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 H.R. 1655, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1751, American Dream Act S.729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 H.R. 1096, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act H.R. 1668, Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2009 S. 321, Passport Card Travel Enhancement Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas (DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67) Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter: Rescission" (DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004) Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule on H-2A seasonal worker visas (RIN 1205-AB55, September 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 171)) Official Covered Positions for Isaac Reyes: Legislative Correspondent, office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Policy Advisor to the Democratic Policy Committee, Committee Chairman Senator Tom Daschle
H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3435, a bill to extend "Cash for Clunkers" program Proposed EPA Rule to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards EPA Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for Californias 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standard for New Motor Vehicles H.R. 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for FY 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.
S. 448, Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Various issues relating to a proposed drinking and clean water trust fund (no specific legislation)
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 Issues related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (no specific legislation) Issues relating to the defense trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom and Australia (no specific legislation)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions related to use of domestic iron and steel The nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions on competitive sourcing and private debt collection H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, provisions on Buy American requirements H.R. 1334, Federal Living Wage Responsibility Act, provisions on contracting with the federal government H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, provisions on Buy American requirements H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on plug-in electric drive vehicles and batteries that are developed and produced in the United States H.R. 2568, Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 3170, FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, provisions on domestic sourcing requirements for development of advanced technologies H.R. 3558, Small Business Fair Competition Act, provisions on defining a small business in federal contracting S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, provisions on contracting for information technology S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act, provisions on outsourcing and insourcing S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions on E-Verify S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act, provisions on Transparent Incorporation Practices FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, Buy American requirements FAR Rule implementing Section 1512 of H.R. 1, reporting requirements provision FAR Rule mandating use of E-Verify System for federal contractors Notice of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws on Federal Contracts, Requiring the "inclusion in government contracts provisions requiring that contractors post notices informing their employees of their rights as employees under Federal labor laws" FAR Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations DFARS Case 2008-D011, Acquisition of Commercial Items Nomination of Winslow Sargeant for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy: Nomination Official Covered Positions for Thomas Quaadman: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1176/S. 478, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1355, National Labor Relations Modernization Act H.R. 2067, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2077, Alert Laid Off Employees in Reasonable Time Act H.R. 2460/S. 1152, Healthy Families Act H.R. 2732/S. 1184, RAISE Act H.R. 2808/S. 1227, Truth in Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 635, National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act H.R. 3403/ S. 1543, Supporting Military Families Act of 2009 H.R. 1886, PEACE Act of 2009 H.R. 2410, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 Draft legislation related to providing discharged employees with certain information E.O. 13,494, prohibiting reimbursement of federal contractors for certain expenditures related to union organizing activity E.O. 13, 495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees of a displaced contractor E.O. 13,496, requiring federal contractors to post notices of certain rights under Federal labor laws E.O. 13,502, related to the use of Project Labor Agreements Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,502 (Project Labor Agreements) (74 Fed. Reg. 33,953 (July 14, 2009)). Proposed regulations implementing EO 13,496 (Posting notice of employee rights under labor laws) (74 Fed. Reg. 38,488 (Aug. 3, 2009)). Potential change in interpretation of "advice" exemption under 203 of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions Nominations for the following positions: Craig Becker for Member, National Labor Relations Board Patricia Smith for Solicitor of Labor Lorelei Boylan for Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor David Michaels for Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health General Background on executive compensation, retail shareholder participation and proxy voting system Official Covered Positions for Thomas Quaadman: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and antitrust immunity S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3607, FY 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 2918, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations, specifically the Continuing Resolution included in the Conference Report relating to the extension of SAFETEA-LU for thirty days H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 Issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAA), in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce. Transportation Security Administrations Interim Final Rule on Air Cargo Screening (see Sept. 16, 2009 Federal Register) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009, provisions relating to freight fees H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010, provisions relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010, provisions relating to cross-border trucking H.R. 2918, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act FY 2010 H.R. 3617/S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1308, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions relating to short sea shipping. H.R. 3503, Salmon Solutions and Planning Act Issues relating to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, in particular provisions relating to Clean Truck programs and federal preemption of state and local regulation of interstate commerce (no specific legislation introduced) General background on port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, inland waterway system, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams; grant programs; Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term marine highway incentives; ballast water discharge and terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 2101, Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009 H.R. 2647/S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2010 S. 1390 and S. 454, Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
H.R. 3639, Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 Issues relating to new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to the limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (specific legislation not yet introduced) Anticipated legislation on a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (not yet introduced) Official Covered Positions for Thomas Quaadman: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346/S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (Bill number not yet available) America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (Bill number not yet available) Issues related medical liability reform (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues related to ERISA preemption (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to the request from Representatives Waxman and Stupak that 52 health care companies compile detailed business, personnel, and travel information and turn it over to the government (no specific legislation)
H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 1705/S. 566, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1551, Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation) Issues related to the Expansion of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility to include certain legacy, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities by the Federal Reserve (no specific legislation) Various issues relating to over-the-counter derivative transactions (specific legislation not yet introduced) Various issues relating to end-user derivatives (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issac Reyes Official Covered Positions: Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Policy Advisor to the Democratic Policy Committee, Committee Chairman Senator Tom Daschle Thomas Quaadman Official Covered Positions: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella
H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension, provisions related to Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act H.R. 1318/S. 496, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.R. 1886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (PEACE Act of 2009) H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1196/S. 1208, The Small Business International Trade Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions related to trade programs for small businesses H.R. 3570, the Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4279/S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, provisions related to intellectual property H. J. Res. 60, Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 H.R. 874/S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531/S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions relating to Chinese poultry H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1837/S. 780, U.S.-Paraguay Partnership Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, The 2009 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, provisions related to the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, provisions related to the Automated Commercial Environment Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia; and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO (no specific legislation) FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations (no bill number assigned) General background on unilateral economic sanctions, compulsory licensing in multilateral fora, internet piracy and counterfeiting, funding for the PRO-IP act, nomination/selection of an IP Enforcement Coordinator, "Buy American" provisions, the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (no specific legislation) Issues relating to U.S. compliance with the World Trade Organization ruling in the dispute settlement case brought by Brazil (DS 267) regarding U.S. cotton subsidies (specific legislation not yet introduced) Customs and Border Protection notice of proposed modifications to the costwise law pertaining to certain merchandise Jones Act Modifications (see Customs Bulletin July 17, 2009). Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (No bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) One hundred percent (100%) air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (see P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no specific legislation) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation) DHSs proposed rule 10+2(see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 144/H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009, provisions related to telecommunications H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299/H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627/S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009
S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations SAFE Port Authorization Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available) S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers) Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2009 Reauthorization Act (No bill number draft legislation) Thomas Quaadman Official Covered Positions: Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Vito Fossella Issac Reyes Official Covered Positions: Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes Policy Advisor to the Democratic Policy Committee, Committee Chairman Senator Tom Daschle Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices.) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling as well as DHS guidance for businesses (published Sept. 14, 2009; Aug. 18, 2009). DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (no specific legislation) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent (100%) air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State and provisions relating to intellectual property enforcement S. 705, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 Issues related to a Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, ammendment offered by Senator Durbin to allow mortgage contracts to be modified General issues related to on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation, securities litigation, and eligibility for the Troubled Asset Relief Program P.L. 104-67, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Obama Administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (no bill number)
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Various legislative proposals related to Customs and Border Patrol Reauthorization (no specific bills introduced) H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009 S. 778, a bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) Guidance for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program (see Oct. 27, 2008, Federal Register) The Bush Administrations cyber initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama Administrations 60-day review of all government plans, programs, and activities which address cyberspace to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009 (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review report) Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Registers). 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (legislation not introduced) 2009 Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Dec. 24, 2008, and Jan. 2/Feb. 11, 2009, Federal Register notices) General preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Services pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF) (There is no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program DHSs 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2352, Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs The nomination of Karen Mills to Small Business Administrator The nomination and confirmation of the position of Chief Counsel for the SBA Office of Advocacy
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 General background on drug labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption
Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare statute (no bill number) Potential Medicare Secondary Payer issue in Senate Finance Committee title of the draft Affordable Health Choices Act (no bill number)
H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Environmental Protecvtion Agency proposed endangerment finding California greenhouse gas waiver petition to EPA S. Con. Res. 13, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Issues related to U.S. Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation or rule-making) General issues relating to endangered species regulatory process, streamlining environmental permitting
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Issues relating to online and offline privacy on the Internet (no specific legislation introduced) S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 General consumer protection issues related to various proposals on health care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 / S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 2831 110th Congress bill (no bill number in the 111th Congress yet) --A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. P.L. 110-314--Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, and yet-to-be-introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives General issues related to clean water (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically the Durbin amendment granting new powers to bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of existing, mortgage contracts, and "cramdown" provisions
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (legislation not yet introduced), and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, including provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009, and other legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, specifically issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, provisions relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, freight fees, ballast water discharge (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no rule or specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, including provisions related to Cross-Border Trucking with Mexico.
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Price amendment) S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (cramdown provisions in the Durbin amendment)
H. Con. Res. 85, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution S. Con. Res. 13, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal including: removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009, including provisions related to IMF funding and "cash for clunkers" H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions regarding the Legal Services Corporation H.R. 2918 / S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act H.R. 3081, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2892 / S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the funding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced), including provisions relating to the U.S. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development tax credit H. Con. Res. 85 / S. Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452 / S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 S. 765, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure, to modify such penalty, and for other purposes S. 437/ H.R. 2519, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 1935, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services S. 1082, Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009 Issues related to taxation in various health care reform proposals (no specific legislation introduced) Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (legislation not introduced), increasing the small businesss start-up expense deduction from $5,000 to $10,000 President's Proposed Budget, FY2010 Greenbook Public Law No. 111-5 - ARRA: Implementation of the Stimulus Bill Access to Capital Provisions and Tax Provisions. SEC Roadmap for Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Repeal of Last-In, First-Out Method of Inventory Accounting (LIFO)
California greenhouse gas waiver petition to Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including an amendment by Sens. Stabenow and Brownback and an amendment by Sen. Feinstein on the issue of "cash for clunkers" H.R. 609, Right to Clean Vehicles Act of 2009
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 General legislative proposals to increase domestic and regional production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf and on storing nuclear waste (no specific legislation introduced) Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (no specific rulemaking) S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; amendments relating to climate change by Sens. Bond, Johanns, and Thune American Clean Energy Leadership Act (reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, but not formally introduced)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act Ongoing issues relating to broadband provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5)
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
General issues including: use of over-the-counter derivatives to manage risks associated with business operations, new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices, and limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions to advance intellectual property enforcement H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, intellectual property provisions
Issues related to various proposals on heath care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009 (Flexible Spending Account cash-outs) Comprehensive healthcare reform (proposals being drafted in the Senate Finance, Senate HELP and House Tri-Committees) ERISA regulation of employee health plans (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
Legislative proposals to limit business travel, conferences and meetings for companies receiving federal aid through TARP (no specific legislation) H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including Section 236 relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2261, To designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 2670, IMPACT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Potential legislation dealing with the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions of the Medicare statute (no bill number) Potential Medicare Secondary Payer issue in Senate Finance Committee title of the draft Affordable Health Choices Act (no bill number)
S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1020/S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 S. 512/H.R. 1237, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, arbitration-related provisions H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 537, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 S. 263, Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State and provisions relating to intellectual property enforcement S. 705, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Various issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act Environmental Protecvtion Agency proposed endangerment finding California greenhouse gas waiver petition to EPA S. Con. Res. 13, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Issues related to U.S. Environmental Policy Administration's regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions (no specific legislation or rule-making) General issues relating to endangered species regulatory process, streamlining environmental permitting
S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically the Durbin amendment granting new powers to bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of existing, mortgage contracts, and "cramdown" provisions
H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2352, Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act S. 1233/H.R. 2772, a bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs The nomination of Karen Mills to Small Business Administrator The nomination and confirmation of the position of Chief Counsel for the SBA Office of Advocacy
H.R. 669, Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
California greenhouse gas waiver petition to Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including an amendment by Sens. Stabenow and Brownback and an amendment by Sen. Feinstein on the issue of "cash for clunkers" H.R. 609, Right to Clean Vehicles Act of 2009
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, and yet-to-be-introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives General issues related to clean water (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1528, Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1530, Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1531 / S. 1089, Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 1318, Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 H.R. 3012, Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension or ATPA H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences or GSP H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers or TAA S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 The 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China. Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; regional trade integration agreements; economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Buy American Provisions and the Baucus-Grassley-Rangel-Camp Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Amendment H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 2310, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act H.R. 2311, United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2312, United States-China Energy Cooperation Act H.R. 2313, U.S.-China Language Engagement Act Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement H.R. 1886, The Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, provisions on Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably or SAFE Act H.R. 2892, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, Automated Customs Environment or ACE provision Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (see May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register notices) FY 2009 customs reauthorization bill (no bill number draft legislation) FY 2009 reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (no bill number draft legislation) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347) One hundred percent air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (There is no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement.) Department of Homeland Security 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Covered Position for Patrick Kilbride: Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
General issues related to estate tax, deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development tax credit H. Con. Res. 85 / S. Con. Res. 13, Setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2009 and 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 2452 / S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act H.R. 422, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act S. 996, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 436, Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009 S. 765, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure, to modify such penalty, and for other purposes S. 437/ H.R. 2519, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases H.R. 275/S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 690/S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 1935, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services S. 1082, Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009 Issues related to taxation in various health care reform proposals (no specific legislation introduced) Small Business Jump Start Act of 2009 (legislation not introduced), increasing the small businesss start-up expense deduction from $5,000 to $10,000 President's Proposed Budget, FY2010 Greenbook Public Law No. 111-5 - ARRA: Implementation of the Stimulus Bill Access to Capital Provisions and Tax Provisions. SEC Roadmap for Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Repeal of Last-In, First-Out Method of Inventory Accounting (LIFO)
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Price amendment) S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (cramdown provisions in the Durbin amendment)
General issues including: use of over-the-counter derivatives to manage risks associated with business operations, new accounting standards modifying mark-to-market accounting practices, and limitation of overdraft and ATM fees charged by banks (no specific legislation or regulations)
H. Con. Res. 85, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution S. Con. Res. 13, the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal including: removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009, including provisions related to IMF funding and "cash for clunkers" H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2997, FY 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions regarding the Legal Services Corporation H.R. 2918 / S. 1294, FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act H.R. 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act H.R. 3081, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes H.R. 2996, FY 2010 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2892 / S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to the funding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced), including provisions relating to the U.S. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173/S. 470, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act Ongoing issues relating to broadband provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5)
H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
Comments on proposed approach to scientific integrity (no specific rule or legislation introduced) S. 1242, Government Ownership Exit Plan Act of 2009 S. 910, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program H.R. 1242, To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, specifically Amendment 1 by Senator Vitter to remove impediments to the repayment of funds received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) S. 386, P.L. 111-21, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1748, Fight Fraud Act of 2009 H.R. 1788/S. 458, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 S. 139, the Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 595, American Steel First Act of 2009, provisions regarding the use of domestic iron and steel H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, "Buy American" and 3% repeal provisions H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, competitive sourcing and private debt collection provisions H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, "Buy American" requirements H.R. 2187, 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, "Buy American" provisions S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, False Claims Act provisions S. 920, Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 S. 924, Correction of Longstanding Errors in Agencies Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN UP) Act S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act Nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. FAR Rule implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1, ("Buy American" requirements) OMB Interim Guidance implementing Section 1605 of H.R. 1 President's Memorandum on Government Contracting (competition and workforce issues for federal contracting) President's Memorandum on Implementation of P.L. 111-5 (restrictions on lobbyist communications)
Legislative proposals to limit business travel, conferences and meetings for companies receiving federal aid through TARP (no specific legislation) H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including Section 236 relating to a pilot program for the processing of tourist visas using secure remote videoconferencing through the Department of State S. 203, Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program to Secure America Act H.R. 1733, Passport Fee Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1734, To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings S. 1023/H.R. 2935, Travel Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2261, To designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 2670, IMPACT Act of 2009 H.R. 2954, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive certain requirements under the visa waiver program for an additional 2 years S. 1335, A bill to require reports on the effectiveness and impacts of the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and for other purposes
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 Issues related to a Systemic Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, ammendment offered by Senator Durbin to allow mortgage contracts to be modified General issues related to on U.S. capital markets competitiveness and regulation, securities litigation, and eligibility for the Troubled Asset Relief Program P.L. 104-67, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The Obama Administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (no bill number)
H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, including provisions to advance intellectual property enforcement H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, intellectual property provisions
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (legislation not yet introduced), and other issues related to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act-a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 H.R. 2724, National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009, including provisions related to NextGen implementation, foreign repair stations, NATCA contract negotiations, and anti-trust immunity H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009, and other legislative proposals relating to a National Infrastructure Bank H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 Issues relating to President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal and the House and Senate Budget Resolutions, specifically issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewalls and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, provisions relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization, freight fees, ballast water discharge (no specific legislation introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways issues (no rule or specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, including provisions related to Cross-Border Trucking with Mexico.
H.R. 528, Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009 H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to freight fees (no specific legislation pending) H.R. 947, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2009 FY 2010 Energy & Water Appropriations bill relating to funding for the Army Corps of Engineers General issues related to: Port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams), the Martime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives, Short Sea Shipping or Marine Highways, ballast water discharge, cross-border trucking with Mexico and ARRA-funded projects under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act Issues relating to online and offline privacy on the Internet (no specific legislation introduced) S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 690 / S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 General consumer protection issues related to various proposals on health care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 991, Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 / S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 S. 2831 110th Congress bill (no bill number in the 111th Congress yet) --A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. P.L. 110-314--Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Issues related to various proposals on heath care reform (no specific legislation) H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 Affordable Health Choice Act (bill number not yet available) H.R. 2526, Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2009 (Flexible Spending Account cash-outs) Comprehensive healthcare reform (proposals being drafted in the Senate Finance, Senate HELP and House Tri-Committees) ERISA regulation of employee health plans (no specific legislation or regulations)
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 General background on drug labeling rules and the doctrine of Federal preemption
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Banking provisions in the administration of the TARP Program (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 Issues related to mark-to-market Accounting (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to transportation infrastructure spending #18 Continued: Jason Matthews (Covered Official Positions) Management Analyst - US Department of Veterans Affairs Legislative Correspondent, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Assistant, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Potential Economic Stimulus legislation
S. 22, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 146, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act, including efforts to offer the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 as a substitute amendment
H.R. 22, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) Issues relating to: Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, the State Revolving Fund, and other transportation and infrastructure financing mechanisms, tax reform, estate tax, tax deferral, net operating loss, executive compensation, LIFO, and research & development President Obama's FY 2010 budget Tax provisions of the following: H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefit Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1265 / S. 506, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure. H.R. 507, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a temporary dividends received deduction for taxable years beginning in 2008 or 2009. S. 304, Main Street Recovery Act H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 31/S. 33, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the proper tax treatment of certain indebtedness discharged in 2009 or 2010, and for other purposes H.R. 422, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2010 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit S. 506/H.R. 1265, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act S. 260, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property H.R. 275, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009 S. 725, Equity for our Nation's Self-employed Act of 2009 Potential Economic Stimulus Legislation
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking. H.R. 528 / H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions relating to transportation infrastructure spending and Army Corps of Engineers funding. Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams) (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives (specific legislation not yet introduced) Potential ballst water discharge regulation
Issues related to medical product safety in health care reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 Request for emergency rule from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staying the effective date of limits on lead content in accessible parts and components in childrens products established under Section 101 (a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-314) S. 374, a bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses Comments on Section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Petition re: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Issues relating to the preservation of the Federal Arbitration Act (no specific legislation introduced) S.445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1237/S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule on Energy Savings Performance Contracts program All energy related provisions of the following: President Obama's FY 2010 budget (no specific legislation introduced) H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014. S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R.1431 / S. 570, No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act (no specific legislation or regulation introduced) Implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Minerals Management Service draft 5-year plan for exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf (not yet issued) General issues relating to energy technology and domestic energy production (no specific legislation or regulation proposed)
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 Issues relating to economic recovery and reinvestment while protecting pension security (legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 850, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector Generals Final Report, Special Review of Federal Supply Schedule Medical Equipment and Supply Contracts Awarded to Resellers Nomination of Karen Mills to be the Administrator of the Small Business Administration Troubled Asset Relief Program, Access to Capital for small business using TARP funds for SBA loans (not yet introduced) SBA SOP 50 10 5(A), Financing Good Will provisions Proposed Regulations, Office of Advocacy and Regulatory Mission (not yet issued)
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 Issues related to the Federal Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) Issues related to the administration of TARP (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to P.L. No: 110-343 (no legislation introduced) Issues related to securities litigation reform (no legislation introduced) Issues relating to Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, the State Revolving Fund, and other transportation and infrastructure financing mechanisms. (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009, especially the Myrick Amendment (H. AMDT 8) Issues relating to mark-to-market accounting standards H.R. 1586, a bill to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients S. 651, Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards Restrictions on unrelated lobbying activities of TARP participants (no specific legislation or regulation) # 18 Continued: Jason Matthews (Covered Official Positions) Management Analyst - US Department of Veterans Affairs Legislative Correspondent, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Assistant, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu # 18 Continued: Steven Law (Covered Official Positions) Deputy Secretary, US Department of Labor Chief of Staff, US Department of Labor Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mitch McConnell Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Mitch McConnell
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 All aviation related provisions of the following: H.R. 1 / S.336, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Aviation provisions of President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Obama Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (no specific legislation) H.R. 1106/S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Issues related to the 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions regarding the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Act of 2009 Issues relating to adjusting the tariff rate quotas that restrict imports of sugar into the United States (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China (no specific legislation) H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 Issues pertaining to Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation (no specific legislation introduced) Regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia (no specific legislation introduced) Issues pertaining to economic relations with Russia and acceptance of Russia in the WTO (no specific legislation introduced) S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register) 2009 Customs Reauthorization bill (legislation not introduced) Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilot program to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Department of Homeland Security's 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Additional Lobbyists as the maximum allotted addendum pages was reached for line 18: Adam Salerno
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding cross-border trucking, transportation infrastructure investment, and Army Corps of Engineers funding H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions related to transportation infrastructure investment. H.R. 528 / H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to reauthorization of the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and rehabilitation of locks and dams) (legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping and Marine Highways issues (legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization (legislation not yet introduced) General transportation infrastructure issues including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, a proposed national Infrastructure Bank, and proposed transportation and infrastructure financing measures including Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, and the State Revolving Fund. (legislation not yet introduced) President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014: includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014: includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Potential ballast water discharge regulation
H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 Appropriations for intellectual property enforcement and programs at the Justice Department by P.L. 110-403 Protections of intellectual property rights in negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (no specific legislation) Inclusion of intellectual property provisions in legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service (not introduced) S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2009
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014- issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 All telecommunications provisions in the following: S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 S.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (no specific legislation introduced) President Obama's FY 2010 budget
Issues related to employer provided health benefits as part of healthcare reform H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 All health provisions in the following: H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefit Protection Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014
Issues regarding the endangered species regulatory process (no specific legislation) Issues regarding environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. 22, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 HR 146, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Section 7 and 4(d) rules (no specific legislation) Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act (no specific legislation or regulation) Mineral Management Service draft 5-year plan for exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf (not yet released)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Information Agency (USIA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 Appropriations for intellectual property enforcement and programs at the Justice Department by P.L. 110-403 Protections of intellectual property rights in negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (no specific legislation) Inclusion of intellectual property provisions in legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service (not introduced) S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2009
Issues regarding the endangered species regulatory process (no specific legislation) Issues regarding environmental permitting (no specific legislation introduced) S. 22, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 HR 146, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Section 7 and 4(d) rules (no specific legislation) Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act (no specific legislation or regulation) Mineral Management Service draft 5-year plan for exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf (not yet released)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking. H.R. 528 / H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions relating to transportation infrastructure spending and Army Corps of Engineers funding. Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and major rehabilitation of locks and dams) (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives (specific legislation not yet introduced) Potential ballst water discharge regulation
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to rail infrastructure H.R. 272, the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, issues relating to the Railroad Investment Tax Credit
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Issues related to the 123 Nuclear Agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding Cross-Border Trucking H.R. 874 / S. 428, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions regarding the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Act of 2009 Issues relating to adjusting the tariff rate quotas that restrict imports of sugar into the United States (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China (no specific legislation) H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7222, Generalized System of Preferences H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122/H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 Issues pertaining to Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation (no specific legislation introduced) Regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia (no specific legislation introduced) Issues pertaining to economic relations with Russia and acceptance of Russia in the WTO (no specific legislation introduced) S. 3325/H.R. 4279, The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act Coast Guard/Customs Border Protection Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program (May 22, 2006 and May 7, 2008, Federal Register) 2009 Customs Reauthorization bill (legislation not introduced) Reauthorization of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (legislation not introduced) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secure Freight Initiative pilot program to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Air cargo screening/maritime cargo scanning security provisions of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) Department of Homeland Security's 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register) Additional Lobbyists as the maximum allotted addendum pages was reached for line 18: Adam Salerno
H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009 Issues relating to economic recovery and reinvestment while protecting pension security (legislation not yet introduced)
H.R. 850, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector Generals Final Report, Special Review of Federal Supply Schedule Medical Equipment and Supply Contracts Awarded to Resellers Nomination of Karen Mills to be the Administrator of the Small Business Administration Troubled Asset Relief Program, Access to Capital for small business using TARP funds for SBA loans (not yet introduced) SBA SOP 50 10 5(A), Financing Good Will provisions Proposed Regulations, Office of Advocacy and Regulatory Mission (not yet issued)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Potential Economic Stimulus legislation
S. 22, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 146, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act, including efforts to offer the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 as a substitute amendment
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions regarding cross-border trucking, transportation infrastructure investment, and Army Corps of Engineers funding H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions related to transportation infrastructure investment. H.R. 528 / H.R. 638, Short Sea Shipping Act H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Issues relating to reauthorization of the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) reauthorization (specific legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to port infrastructure including dredging/channel depth, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and inland waterway system issues (navigation, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, operations/maintenance and rehabilitation of locks and dams) (legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to the Maritime Administration's draft proposal on short-term Marine Highway incentives and general Short Sea Shipping and Marine Highways issues (legislation not yet introduced) Issues relating to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization (legislation not yet introduced) General transportation infrastructure issues including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, public transit funding, a proposed national Infrastructure Bank, and proposed transportation and infrastructure financing measures including Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, and the State Revolving Fund. (legislation not yet introduced) President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014: includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014: includes issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure Potential ballast water discharge regulation
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Obama Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (no specific legislation) H.R. 1106/S. 61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009
H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 1705 / S. 556, Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009 S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 Issues related to the Federal Risk Regulator (no specific legislation introduced) Issues related to the administration of TARP (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 225, Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Ongoing issues related to P.L. No: 110-343 (no legislation introduced) Issues related to securities litigation reform (no legislation introduced) Issues relating to Build America Bonds, Private Activity Bonds, the State Revolving Fund, and other transportation and infrastructure financing mechanisms. (specific legislation not yet introduced) H.R. 384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009, especially the Myrick Amendment (H. AMDT 8) Issues relating to mark-to-market accounting standards H.R. 1586, a bill to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients S. 651, Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1664, To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards Restrictions on unrelated lobbying activities of TARP participants (no specific legislation or regulation) # 18 Continued: Jason Matthews (Covered Official Positions) Management Analyst - US Department of Veterans Affairs Legislative Correspondent, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Assistant, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu # 18 Continued: Steven Law (Covered Official Positions) Deputy Secretary, US Department of Labor Chief of Staff, US Department of Labor Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mitch McConnell Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Mitch McConnell
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all technology provisions H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, all technology provisions H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 President Obama's FY 2010 budget proposal
Issues related to employer provided health benefits as part of healthcare reform H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 All health provisions in the following: H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009 H.R. 850, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefit Protection Act of 2009 H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014
Banking provisions in the administration of the TARP Program (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1214, Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 Issues related to mark-to-market Accounting (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to transportation infrastructure spending #18 Continued: Jason Matthews (Covered Official Positions) Management Analyst - US Department of Veterans Affairs Legislative Correspondent, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Assistant, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Legislative Director, Senator Mary Landrieu Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu Chief of Staff, Senator Mary Landrieu
Issues relating to the preservation of the Federal Arbitration Act (no specific legislation introduced) S.445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009 S. 386, Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 1237/S. 512, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009
H.R. 22, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 All telecommunications provisions in the following: S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 598, American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 S.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (no specific legislation introduced) President Obama's FY 2010 budget
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 All aviation related provisions of the following: H.R. 1 / S.336, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Aviation provisions of President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1512, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program (Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register)
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule on Energy Savings Performance Contracts program All energy related provisions of the following: President Obama's FY 2010 budget (no specific legislation introduced) H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014. S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R.1431 / S. 570, No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act (no specific legislation or regulation introduced) Implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Minerals Management Service draft 5-year plan for exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf (not yet issued) General issues relating to energy technology and domestic energy production (no specific legislation or regulation proposed)
H.R. 1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes President Obama's FY 2010 budget H. Con Res. 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014- issues relating to proposed removal of budgetary firewall and mandatory contract authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Army Corps of Engineers funding, and funding for the Airports and Airway Trust Fund and general aviation infrastructure S. Con Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, including S. AMDT 570 (In the nature of a substitute) H. J. Res. 38, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes FY 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Issues related to medical product safety in health care reform (no specific legislation introduced) H.R. 1346 / S.540, Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 414, Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 Request for emergency rule from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staying the effective date of limits on lead content in accessible parts and components in childrens products established under Section 101 (a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-314) S. 374, a bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses Comments on Section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Petition re: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Information Agency (USIA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S. 3213, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2008
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act H.R. 6666, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes S. 2191 / S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act S. 642, Environmental Justice Act of 2007 S. 2549, Environmental Justice Renewal Act H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act, provisions on phthalates, and on lead in certain children's products H.R. 6903, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008, provisions on asbestos containing products/materials Legislative proposals to regulate CO2 emissions (legislation not introduced) Legislative proposals to waive NEPA and other regulatory requirements to ensure disbursement of loan funds from for advanced technology vehicles created by Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (legislation not yet introduced) Final rule to amend the regulations at 50 CFR part 402 to provide greater clarity to the consultation process under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (the Section 7 Rule); and amend the regulations at 50 CFR part 17 to create a special rule under Section 4(d) of the ESA (the 4(d) Rule) Final rule on the Energy Savings Performance Contracts program Draft automobile bailout legislation - provisions on the right to challenge state greenhouse gases standards Final Endangered Species Act Section 7 and 4(d) rules - Supported final regulations codifying the ESA Section 7 and 4(d) rules.
H.R. 5934 / H.R. 5977 / S.2910, Trust of Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act
H.R. 7112, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008 H.R. 7081, United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, provisions on protection and integrity of personally identifiable information provisions in Sections 201 and 202
S. 1125 / H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, issues relating to a freight rail infrastructure tax credit
Utilization of funds from the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to provide support to the automotive industry Legislation to provide a bridge loan to cover operating expenses for automakers (not introduced) H.R.7321, Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act Section 136 of the Energy Information and Security Act of 2007 - Removal of barriers to loans for advanced technology vehicles Draft automobile bailout legislation Legislative proposals to provide financial assistance to automakers (not introduced)
S. 3325, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3464, International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 5938, (Title 1) Former Vice President Protection Act, (Title 2) Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008, provisions related to identity theft S. 2831, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act H.R. 5793, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 H.R 5353/S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act - including net neutrality provisions H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - including net neutrality provisions H.R. 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R. 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264/H.R. 1830, Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act S.1677, The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 S.1607, The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act H.R. 7222, Andean Trade Preferences Act Extension H.R. 7081, U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement S.122 / H.R. 910, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers S.3083/H.R. 6180, the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 S. 3325/H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act H.R. 5724, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement The following issues did not have any specific legislation introduced: Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs An agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program 10+2 proposed rule (see Jan. 2, 2008, Federal Register)(68 FR 68140) Issues related to Trade Adjustment Assistance Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) Negotiations Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation, regional trade integration agreements in Eurasia, supporting economic dialogue with Russia and negotiations to accept Russia in WTO Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extender Act of 2008, including revenue provisions S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act Section 136 of the Energy Information and Security Act of 2007 - Removal of barriers to loans for advanced technology vehicles Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulating Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act Final Rule on Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) program, provision on complete action on the ESPC umbrella contract Variouslegislative proposals to provide for increased domestic exploration and production of oil and natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf (not introduced)
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 S. 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act HR 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act HR 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act of 2007 H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act FTC Part 3 and 4 Rules of Practice Rulemaking: Parts 3 and 4 Rules of Practice Rulemaking Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. 541 (related to the exemption under section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales and computer employees) and their interpretation. Regulations promulgated by DOL to clarify employer duty to provide personal protective equipment and train each employee, codified at 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926. Regulations finalized by DOL revising requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act, codified at 29 CFR 825, including new leave provisions benefiting families of military personnel. Regulations proposed by DOL standardizing requirements for a drug and alcohol testing program for mine operators, to be codified at 30 CFR Part 66.
S. 3325, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3464, International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008
H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 S. 3260 / H.R. 7323, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations S. 3288, FY 2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S. 3258 / H.R. 7324, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations S. 3182 / H.R. 7322, FY 2009 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations FY 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations S. 3181 / H.R. 6947, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 6599 / S. 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations S. 3230, FY 2009 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations FY 2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations S. 3289, FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations FY 2009 Defense Appropriations FY 2010 U.S. International Affairs budget (legislation not yet introduced)
Issues relating to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization (no specific legislation introduced)
S. 1926 / H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775/H.R. 3398/H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 3999, National Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008 H.R. 7002 MOVEMENT Act of 2008 H.R. 5934/H.R. 5977/S.2910 Trust of Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act S. 1125/H.R. 2116, the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, and general issues relating to freight rail infrastructure tax credits. H.R. 6532, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. The following had no specific legislation introduced: Issues relating to movement of goods in ports and inland waterways Issues relating to transportation infrastructure investment in economic stimulus legislation Issues relating to the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Reauthorization Issues relating to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization Issues relating to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization General transportation infrastructure issues, including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding. Recommendations to the Household Goods Enforcement Working Group regarding the Carmack Amendment.
H.R. 3232, Travel Promotion Act of 2007
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H.R. 5934/H.R. 5977/S.2910, Trust of Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act H.R. 6630, To Prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress S. 3261, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and other Related Agencies Appropriations, including provisions relating to cross-border trucking
H.R. 4279 / S. 3325, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3484, the Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 5938, Former Vice President Protection Act/Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act S. 2831, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill H.R. 1776, the Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S. 2317, the Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1190/H.R. 3627, Connect The Nation Act H.R. 2290, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2248/H.R. 3773, FISA Amendments Act of 2007 FCC approval of the Verizon Wireless acquisition of Rural Cellular Corporation S. 215/H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R. 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act, provisions on call center disclosures H.R. 3867, Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, government contracting provisions HR 5658, Defense Authorization Bill: Contracting provisions HR 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act, including provision to report fraud in certain circumstances FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, provisions on competitive sourcing S. 680, Accountability in contracting act, government contracting provisions S. 2300, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007, government contracting provisions S. 2394, Good Government Contractor Act of 2007, government contracting provisions S. 2904, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act, provisions on Database for Contractors S. 2905, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act, provisions on overseas contracts, to reporting fraud in certain circumstances S. 3001 Defense Authorization bill, contracting provisions S. 3077, Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008, provisions on expanded database of contracts Specialty Metals Rule, DFARS Case 2008D003, provisions on domestic sourcing for specialty metals Custom Rule, USCBP20070100: Country of Origin FAR Case 2008004, Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and Imports from Burma: Prohibition of federal contracts FAR Case 2007006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting: Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting FAR Case 2005-036, Definition of Cost or Pricing Data: Definition of Cost or Pricing Data S.777/H.R.1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007, provisions on repeal of 3% withholding mandate S.2956, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act: Section 3. Transparent Incorporation Practices H.R. 1362, Accountability in Contracting Act H.R. 3033, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2008 S. 2041/H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 S. 1638/H.R. 3753, the Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act
Colombia Free Trade Agreement Korea Free Trade Agreement Legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities (not yet introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no specific legislation introduced) An agreement to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no specific legislation introduced) U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders 10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements - Proposed Rule S.1677, "The Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007" S.1607, "The Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007" U.S.-Korea economic relations and U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with the People's Republic of China China's Anti-Monopoly Law China's standards setting regime and policies China's government procurement policies China's IPR policies Panama Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement US-Korea Free Trade Agreement H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension H.R. 3905, New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 H.R. 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 H.R. 2942, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 H.R. 3273, United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Program and reauthorization H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008 H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act S. 970, the Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008
Regulations under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act within EEOC's jurisdiction (no specific legislation introduced) EEOC policy position on arbitration of employment disputes, EEOC Notice 915.002 All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1338 / S. 766, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2831, Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 3195 / S. 1881 / S. 3406, ADA Restoration Act / ADA Amendments Act H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 1928, Equal Remedies Act of 2007 S. 2945, Fair Pay Act of 2008 S. 186, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA) H.R. 3013 / S. 3217, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 S. 2450, To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 5884: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 Department of Justice regulations implementing revised guidelines for making public facilities accessible under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (73 Fed. Reg. 34,508, June 17, 2008) Kai Hirabayashi Covered Positions Continued: Professional Staff Member, House Education and Labor Cmte.
S. 2168/H.R. 5938, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 275, the Global Online Freedom Act H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 S. 2831, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill H.R. 1776, the Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007 S. 2663 / H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 4791, the Federal Agency Data Protection Act. S. 2661, the Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 HR 2290, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007, consumer issues S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007, consumer issues S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S.1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
H.R. 3232, Travel Promotion Act of 2007
H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 H.R. 6036, Lifelong Learning Accounts Act of 2008 No Child Left Behind reauthorization
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea The U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Export Control Modernization issues (no legislation introduced) Amendment by Sen. Bingaman to the Iran Sanctions Act of 2008 which would preserve the ability of the United States to implement the recently concluded agreement under Section 123 of the United States Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve nuclear cooperation with Russia. U.S.-India 123 Agreement H.R. 7081, United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S.J. Res. 28, A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the FCC with respect to broadcast media ownership S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill including any provisions that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from implementing its decision to relax its 33-year old rule prohibiting the co-ownership of a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market S.J. Res. 28 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership H.J.Res. 79 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership
S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2480/H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, provisions on Health Savings Accounts S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 S. 2499, A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act H.R.3963/H.R.976, To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes
H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (enacted as Public Law 110-289) H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 6601, Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act: Title VIII provisions on Energy Tax Incentives H.R. 1023/S. 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007, provisions on 3%Tax Withholding Law H.R. 3056, Tax Collection Responsibility Act, provisions on Withholding Delay, Prohibition on Private Debt Collection H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: provisions on Withholding Delay, Prohibition on Private Debt Collection S. 2519, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007, provisions on Tax Delinquency for Contractors Tax Delinquency FAR Case 2006011: Tax certifications by contractors S. 2668, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property under section 280F H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: all tax provisions and proposals H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, including the repeal of oil and gas tax credits. Senate Budget Resolution for FY2009: all tax provisions and proposals H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, including bonus depreciation and increased expensing. Estate/ Death Tax Issues H. R. 4172, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000. H. R. 3475, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to adjust such amount for inflation, to repeal the 1-year termination of the estate tax, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380, To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. H.R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007 H.R. 4242, Certain and Immediate Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 3170, To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains, and for other purposes. S.1726/H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. S.AMDT.4160 to S.CON.RES.70 To provide tax relief to middle-class families and small businesses, property tax relief to homeowners. S.AMDT.4170 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect families, family farms and small businesses by extending the income tax rate structure, raising the death tax exemption to $5 million and reducing the maximum death tax rate to no more than 35%; to keep education affordable by extending the college tuition deduction; and to protect senior citizens from higher taxes on their retirement income, maintain U.S. financial market competitiveness, and promote economic growth by extending the lower tax rates on dividends and capital gains. S.AMDT.4191 and S.AMDT.4372 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect small businesses, family ranches and farms from the Death Tax by providing a $5 million exemption, a low rate for smaller estates and a maximum rate no higher than 35%. Research and Development Tax Credit Issues S.AMDT.4348 to S.CON.RES.70 including the portion on extending expiring tax provisions such as the R&D Tax Credit. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 1712, Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 S. 2318, AMT Repeal and Tax Freedom S. 2293, Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 4351, AMT Relief Act of 2007 S. 2199, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 5267, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, including the bonus depreciation, increased expensing and the tax portions of this Act H.R. 5109, Economic Growth Act S. 2592, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth Senator Specter Proposal to Promote Economic Growth (not introduced) H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extender Act of 2008 H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 2642, War Supplemental: tax provisions and proposals S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6601, Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 H.R. 6617, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 U.S. income tax treaties with Canada and Iceland New tax convention with Bulgaria H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008
H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers Act (RESPECT Act) All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 3195 / S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 2831/S. 1843, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2007(S-MINER) H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 S. 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Department of Labor regulations updating regulatory changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (73 Fed. Reg. 43654 (July 28, 2008)). Kai Hirabayashi Covered Positions Continued: Professional Staff Member, House Education and Labor Cmte.
S. 1926/H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 6532, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Restore the Highway Trust Fund Balance H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775/H.R. 3398/H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 S. 1125/H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 National Transportation Strategic Plan H.R. 2480, Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5995, Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 H.R. 2415, Affordable Gas Price Act H.R. 5986, Diesel Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 2890, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Highway Fuel Tax Holiday S. 2971, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Suspension of the Highway Fuel Tax, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 3999, National Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008 H.R. 6630, To Prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and other Related Agencies Appropriations, including provisions relating to cross-border trucking S. 3604, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, including provisions related to infrastructure investment. Proposed Rulemaking on National Marine Fisheries Service, specifically the provision to impose a 10-knot speed restriction on all commercial vessels within 30 nautical miles of the U.S. East Coast. General transportation infrastructure issues (no specific legislation introduced) including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission:issues related to future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding. H.R. 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure
H.R. 6331, Medicare Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2008 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 3101, Medicare Act of 2008, provisions on Electronic Prescribing, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and inclusion of care coordination projects, H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 S. 2818, the Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 H.R. 6288, Retiree Health Accounts Act H. Con. Res. 405, Workplace Wellness resolution H.R. 2851, Michelle's Law S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H Con Res 405, Recognizing the first full week of April as `National Workplace Wellness Week'. (Introduced in House) H.R. 5884/S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 H.R. 4854/S.2041, To Amend the False Claims Act H.R. 3800, To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R. 6983, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 H.R. 6288, Retiree Health Account Act of 2008 H.R. 1494, Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 493/S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 4296/S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act S.1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act H.R. 2499, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3140, Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act H.R. 3717, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 6357, Health Information Technology Act H.R. 6852, Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) S. 1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 3947, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. Implementation of Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts provisions)
S. 2920, SBA Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 S.3362, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2008 S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 S. 2818, the Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 6852, Small Business CHOICE Act of 2008 H.R. 6601, Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2008 Appointment of Sandy Baruah to the position of Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA)
The Environmental Protection Agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act H.R. 6666, To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes S. 2191 / S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 1766, The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act S. 642, Environmental Justice Act of 2007 S. 2549, Environmental Justice Renewal Act Final rule listing polar bears as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act Clean Air Act, implications of Massachusetts v. EPA decision H.R. 6903, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008 H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act, environmental provisions Comments on the Proposed Rule on Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act
H.R. 3997, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008 / S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced) H.R. 1424, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"
Antitrust technical assistance work conducted by the FTC/DoJ (No specific legislation introduced) H.R. 2638, the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act S. 3604, a bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, including provisions related to infrastructure investment S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill S. 3288, FY 2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill S. 3258, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill S. 3182, FY 2009 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill FY 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill S. 3181 / H.R. 6947, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 6599 / S. 3301, FY 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill S. 3230, FY 2009 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill FY 2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill S. 3289, FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations bill FY 2009 Defense Appropriations bill
Guard and Reserve issues, general homeland defense issues, and export control modernization proposals (no specific legislation introduced) U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty U.S.-Australia Trade Cooperation Treaty H.R. 5658 / S. 2787, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Export control modernization proposals, National Security Presidential Directive (no specific legislation introduced) S. 3001, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009
H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (enacted as Public Law 110-289) H.R. 3997, "Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008" H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act H.R. 3221, American Housing and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
H.R. 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, aviation issues Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure (no specific legislation introduced)
H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act of 2008 H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act of 2008 S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S.Con. Res. 70, Gregg amendment on neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations bill: amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and one offered on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 HR 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008 to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 HR 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 H.R. 5924, Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act Extension of the Basic Pilot Program, a voluntary and experimental electronic employment verification system (EEVS) E-Verify program in possible legislation
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008/S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, oil and gas tax credits provisions S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6074, Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act H.R. 6256, Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act H.R. 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008- Ensign Amendment to extend incentives included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 FY09 Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - including amendment by Rep. Peterson on the moratorium on oil and natural gas exploration on the outer continental shelf (OCS) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea House Energy Committee Hearing entitled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries" and Hearing on "Strengths and Weaknesses of Regulating Greenhouse Gases using existing Clean Air Act" S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced) Oil Lease Legislation (not introduced)
100% Scanning of Maritime Cargo H.R. 5533, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008 S. 3181, FY09 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, including Feinstein Amendment to restrict access to the Visa Waiver Program and delay the ability of new countries to become members. H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 General border security issues, including U.S. assistance to combat illegal drug trafficking and gang violence, delays at land border ports of entry, and Canadian border operations. 10+2 Advanced Trade Data requirements. Trusted shipper programs, including the C-TPAT program. Implementation of the air and maritime cargo security provisions of PL 110-53, the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007." Secure Freight Initiative pilot programs to test 100% maritime cargo scanning. implementation of private sector preparedness provisions of PL 110-53, the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. General disaster preparedness issues, including draft pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling. President's cybersecurity initiative (announced January 2008). S. 2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2007 H.R. 3773, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 5440, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
S. 1926 / H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775, H.R. 3398 and H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 S. 1125 and H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R.5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, including potential provisions relating to infrastructure investment National Transportation Strategic Plan H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 1195, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act H.R. 2480, Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5995, Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 H.R. 2415, Affordable Gas Price Act H.R. 5986 Diesel Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 2890, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Highway Fuel Tax Holiday S. 2971, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Suspension of the Highway Fuel Tax, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 Proposed Rulemaking on National Marine Fisheries Service, specifically the provision to impose a 10-knot speed restriction on all commercial vessels within 30 nautical miles of the U.S. East Coast. General transportation infrastructure issues (no specific legislation introduced) including: cross-border trucking, border infrastructure, ensuring the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, financing and funding options for transportation, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding
H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Government Sponsored Enterprises regulatory reform H.R. 5830, the FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008: Bankruptcy provisions
H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 4854 / S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 S. 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act of 2008 H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 H.R. 1519, American Homebuyer Protection Act H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 2061, Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act H.R. 3393, Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007 H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 2499, Medicaid, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts) S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H. Con. Res. 312 and S. Con. Res. 70: Budget Resolution for FY2009 - all tax provisions H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, including bonus depreciation and increased expensing. Estate/ Death Tax Issues H. R. 4172, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000. H.R.4042, Family Farm, Small Business, and Home Tax Relief Act H. R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007 H. R. 3475, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to adjust such amount for inflation, to repeal the 1-year termination of the estate tax, and for other purposes. H.R.2380, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007. H. R. 4242, Certain and Immediate Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R.3170, Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 S.1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S.AMDT.4160 to S.CON.RES.70 To provide tax relief to middle-class families and small businesses, property tax relief to homeowners. S.AMDT.4170 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect families, family farms and small businesses by extending the income tax rate structure, raising the death tax exemption to $5 million and reducing the maximum death tax rate to no more than 35%; to keep education affordable by extending the college tuition deduction; and to protect senior citizens from higher taxes on their retirement income, maintain U.S. financial market competitiveness, and promote economic growth by extending the lower tax rates on dividends and capital gains. S.AMDT.4191 and S.AMDT.4372 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect small businesses, family ranches and farms from the Death Tax by providing a $5 million exemption, a low rate for smaller estates and a maximum rate no higher than 35%. Research and Development Tax Credit issues S.AMDT.4348 to S.CON.RES.70 Including the portion on extending expiring tax provisions such as the R&D Tax Credit. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. H.R. 1712, Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007. S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007. S. 2318, AMT Repeal and Tax Freedom. S. 2293, Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007. H.R. 4351, AMT Relief Act of 2007. S. 2199, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions. S.2242, Heartland, Habitat Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Including the bonus depreciation, increased expensing and tax provisions H.R. 5109, Economic Growth Act. S.2592, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth. Specter Proposal to Promote Economic Growth H.R. 1023, Withholding Relief Act H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extender Act H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 2642, War Supplemental Appropriations bill S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 Treaty on Taxation Between the United States and Croatia Internal Revenue Service Notice 2008-38 (Government entities required to withhold 3% on payments for services and property) H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 H.R. 2641, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations of 2008, including domestic spending amendment which which would impose a 0.47% tax surcharge on individual taxpayers who make more than $500,000 and couples who make more than $1 million in adjusted gross income. S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008: Tax Title & Crapo Amendments Nos. 5009 & 5110 S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2007: Entire bill S Corporation modernization proposals Energy Tax Policy: LIFO accounting method proposed legislation (not introduced) Senator Specter legislation topromoteeconomic growth (not introduced) President's FY 2009 Budget - Treasury Bluebook: Pages 61-85: Tax gap proposals S. 1140, Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 4752, Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008: Revenue provisions H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Entire bill S. 2792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007: Revenue provisions H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act H.R. 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2008: Revenue provisions H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008: Entire bill H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008: Amendment on "Patriot Tax Surcharge" S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008: Title I - Tax provisions related to oil and gas S. 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1870, Contractor Tax Enforcement Act: provisions on contractor tax debts H.R. 1986, Federal Contractor Accountability Act: provisions on contractor tax debts H.R. 3056, Tax Collection Responsibility Act: provisions on Withholding Delay, Prohibition on Private Debt Collection H.R. 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors S. 2519, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors Tax Delinquency FAR Case 2006011: provisions on Tax certifications by contractors Notice 2008-38, 3% Withholding Law: Treasury notice on 3% withholding law Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU): Section 11113. Volumetric Excise Tax Credit for Alternative Fuels H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: Section 179 regarding expensing and bonus depreciation Proposed revenue raiser related to credit card reporting
H.R. 6063, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 Amendment to the Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) to allow for the purchase of a Soyuz vehicle from Russia to allow the United States to fulfill its obligation to provide crew transportation and rescue services to operate and maintain the ISS beyond 2011.
H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 3195 / S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER) Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act H.R. 2049/S. 1244, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2693, Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act H.R. 2769, Miner Health Enhancement Act H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R. 4301/S. 2419, Working Families Flexibility Act Nominations for Member, National Labor Relations Board, and Director of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Proposed revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Act of 2008 (CHOICE) H.R. 493 / S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 1693/H.R. 3800, Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act H.R.2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S.1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act H.R. 2499, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3140, Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 3717, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 3800, To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes H.R. 6381, Medical Device Safety Act Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) (not yet introduced) H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Supporting delay of government withholding; removal of cell-phone from listed property; repeal of private debt collection authority. H.R. 3947, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts) S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. S.2041, To Amend the False Claims Act H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 3101, Medicare Act of 2008 H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance Health Information Technology Health Savings Accounts - Substantiation of expenditures Electronic Prescribing Medicare - Cuts to Medicare Advantage and inclusion of care coordination projects Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 - Closing the specialty hospital loophole
S 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 HR 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. HR 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 S 2661, Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 HR 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 HR 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 S 2831, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 S 1625, Counter Spy Act HR 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 S. 3260, FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill HR 2290, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 4040 / S. 2663, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2007 S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 HR 2290, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 S. 2902, Independent Office of Advocacy and Small Business Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 S. 2920, SBA Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 28 CFR Part 36, RIN 1190AA44, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities: Small business safe haven provisions in Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (proposed regulations pertaining to Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) H.R. 5789, SBIR reauthorization: Changes in the definition of "small business" SBAs Comprehensive Review of Size Standards Defining Small Businesses
S.J. Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, including any provisions that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from implementing its decision to relax its 33-year old rule prohibiting the co-ownership of a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market H.J. Res. 79 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership FCC Proceeding on Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Export Control Modernization (legislation not introduced) S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008, Amendment by Sen. Bingaman on the ability of the United States to implement the recently concluded agreement under Section 123 of the United States Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve nuclear cooperation with Russia. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 General Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure Implementation of the air cargo provisions of P.L 110-53, "Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act", including the development of the Certified Cargo Screener Program for air cargo. Implementation of the TSA Registered Traveler Program. Development of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's US-PASS program for international air travel.
H. Con. Res 312 / S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution for FY2009 H.R. 6044, Antitrust Technical Assistance Authorization Act S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill FY 2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill S. 3258, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill S. 3182, FY 2009 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations including provisions related to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, NASA, the Census, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership bill FY 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill S. 3181, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill FY 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill S. 3230, FY 2009 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill FY 2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations FY 2009 Defense Appropriations H.R. 2642, FY 2008 Supplemental Appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Emergency Fiscal Year 2008 (FY2008) supplemental appropriation for the U.S. Census Bureau
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 3195 / S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER) Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 All labor and employment provisions of the following bills: H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act H.R. 2049/S. 1244, Protecting America's Workers Act H.R. 2693, Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act H.R. 2769, Miner Health Enhancement Act H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R. 4301/S. 2419, Working Families Flexibility Act Nominations for Member, National Labor Relations Board, and Director of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions Proposed revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825
100% Scanning of Maritime Cargo H.R. 5533, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2008 H.R. 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008 S. 3181, FY09 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, including Feinstein Amendment to restrict access to the Visa Waiver Program and delay the ability of new countries to become members. H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 General border security issues, including U.S. assistance to combat illegal drug trafficking and gang violence, delays at land border ports of entry, and Canadian border operations. 10+2 Advanced Trade Data requirements. Trusted shipper programs, including the C-TPAT program. Implementation of the air and maritime cargo security provisions of PL 110-53, the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007." Secure Freight Initiative pilot programs to test 100% maritime cargo scanning. implementation of private sector preparedness provisions of PL 110-53, the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. General disaster preparedness issues, including draft pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling. President's cybersecurity initiative (announced January 2008). S. 2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2007 H.R. 3773, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 5440, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Government Sponsored Enterprises regulatory reform H.R. 5830, the FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008: Bankruptcy provisions
H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 2499, Medicaid, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts) S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 4854 / S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 S. 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act of 2008 H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 H.R. 1519, American Homebuyer Protection Act H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 2061, Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act H.R. 3393, Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007 H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, oil and gas tax credits provisions S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6074, Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act H.R. 6256, Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act H.R. 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008- Ensign Amendment to extend incentives included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 FY09 Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - including amendment by Rep. Peterson on the moratorium on oil and natural gas exploration on the outer continental shelf (OCS) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea House Energy Committee Hearing entitled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries" and Hearing on "Strengths and Weaknesses of Regulating Greenhouse Gases using existing Clean Air Act" S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced) Oil Lease Legislation (not introduced)
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H. Con. Res. 312 and S. Con. Res. 70: Budget Resolution for FY2009 - all tax provisions H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, including bonus depreciation and increased expensing. Estate/ Death Tax Issues H. R. 4172, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000. H.R.4042, Family Farm, Small Business, and Home Tax Relief Act H. R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007 H. R. 3475, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to adjust such amount for inflation, to repeal the 1-year termination of the estate tax, and for other purposes. H.R.2380, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007. H. R. 4242, Certain and Immediate Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R.3170, Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 S.1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. S.AMDT.4160 to S.CON.RES.70 To provide tax relief to middle-class families and small businesses, property tax relief to homeowners. S.AMDT.4170 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect families, family farms and small businesses by extending the income tax rate structure, raising the death tax exemption to $5 million and reducing the maximum death tax rate to no more than 35%; to keep education affordable by extending the college tuition deduction; and to protect senior citizens from higher taxes on their retirement income, maintain U.S. financial market competitiveness, and promote economic growth by extending the lower tax rates on dividends and capital gains. S.AMDT.4191 and S.AMDT.4372 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect small businesses, family ranches and farms from the Death Tax by providing a $5 million exemption, a low rate for smaller estates and a maximum rate no higher than 35%. Research and Development Tax Credit issues S.AMDT.4348 to S.CON.RES.70 Including the portion on extending expiring tax provisions such as the R&D Tax Credit. S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007. H.R. 1712, Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007. S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007. S. 2318, AMT Repeal and Tax Freedom. S. 2293, Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007. H.R. 4351, AMT Relief Act of 2007. S. 2199, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 5267, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions. S.2242, Heartland, Habitat Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Including the bonus depreciation, increased expensing and tax provisions H.R. 5109, Economic Growth Act. S.2592, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth. Specter Proposal to Promote Economic Growth H.R. 1023, Withholding Relief Act H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extender Act H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 2642, War Supplemental Appropriations bill S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 Treaty on Taxation Between the United States and Croatia Internal Revenue Service Notice 2008-38 (Government entities required to withhold 3% on payments for services and property) H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 H.R. 2641, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations of 2008, including domestic spending amendment which which would impose a 0.47% tax surcharge on individual taxpayers who make more than $500,000 and couples who make more than $1 million in adjusted gross income. S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008: Tax Title & Crapo Amendments Nos. 5009 & 5110 S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2007: Entire bill S Corporation modernization proposals Energy Tax Policy: LIFO accounting method proposed legislation (not introduced) Senator Specter legislation topromoteeconomic growth (not introduced) President's FY 2009 Budget - Treasury Bluebook: Pages 61-85: Tax gap proposals S. 1140, Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 4752, Working American Competitiveness Act H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008: Revenue provisions H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Entire bill S. 2792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007: Revenue provisions H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act H.R. 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2008: Revenue provisions H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008: Entire bill H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008: Amendment on "Patriot Tax Surcharge" S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008: Title I - Tax provisions related to oil and gas S. 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1870, Contractor Tax Enforcement Act: provisions on contractor tax debts H.R. 1986, Federal Contractor Accountability Act: provisions on contractor tax debts H.R. 3056, Tax Collection Responsibility Act: provisions on Withholding Delay, Prohibition on Private Debt Collection H.R. 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors S. 2519, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors Tax Delinquency FAR Case 2006011: provisions on Tax certifications by contractors Notice 2008-38, 3% Withholding Law: Treasury notice on 3% withholding law Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU): Section 11113. Volumetric Excise Tax Credit for Alternative Fuels H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: Section 179 regarding expensing and bonus depreciation Proposed revenue raiser related to credit card reporting
H.R. 6063, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 Amendment to the Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) to allow for the purchase of a Soyuz vehicle from Russia to allow the United States to fulfill its obligation to provide crew transportation and rescue services to operate and maintain the ISS beyond 2011.
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 S. 2902, Independent Office of Advocacy and Small Business Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 S. 2920, SBA Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 28 CFR Part 36, RIN 1190AA44, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities: Small business safe haven provisions in Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (proposed regulations pertaining to Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) H.R. 5789, SBIR reauthorization: Changes in the definition of "small business" SBAs Comprehensive Review of Size Standards Defining Small Businesses
S. 2191 / S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 1766, The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 H.R. 3339, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007 Final Decision by the Department of the Interior to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act House Energy and Commerce Committees Hearing on the strengths and weaknesses of regulating greenhouse gas emissions using existing Clean Air Act (CAA) authorities and Hearing titled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries" S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 Proposed Surface Transfer Legislation (not introduced) U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Clean Air Act, Massachusetts v. EPA S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced)
S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 General Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure Implementation of the air cargo provisions of P.L 110-53, "Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act", including the development of the Certified Cargo Screener Program for air cargo. Implementation of the TSA Registered Traveler Program. Development of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's US-PASS program for international air travel.
S.J. Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, including any provisions that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from implementing its decision to relax its 33-year old rule prohibiting the co-ownership of a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market H.J. Res. 79 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership FCC Proceeding on Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)
S. 1926 / H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775, H.R. 3398 and H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 S. 1125 and H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R.5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, including potential provisions relating to infrastructure investment National Transportation Strategic Plan H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund H.R. 1195, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act H.R. 2480, Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5995, Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 H.R. 2415, Affordable Gas Price Act H.R. 5986 Diesel Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 2890, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Highway Fuel Tax Holiday S. 2971, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Suspension of the Highway Fuel Tax, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 Proposed Rulemaking on National Marine Fisheries Service, specifically the provision to impose a 10-knot speed restriction on all commercial vessels within 30 nautical miles of the U.S. East Coast. General transportation infrastructure issues (no specific legislation introduced) including: cross-border trucking, border infrastructure, ensuring the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, financing and funding options for transportation, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding
S 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 HR 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 HR 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act. HR 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 S 2661, Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 HR 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 HR 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 S 2831, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 S 1625, Counter Spy Act HR 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 S. 3260, FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill HR 2290, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 4040 / S. 2663, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2007 S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act HR 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 HR 2290, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Export Control Modernization (legislation not introduced) S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008, Amendment by Sen. Bingaman on the ability of the United States to implement the recently concluded agreement under Section 123 of the United States Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve nuclear cooperation with Russia. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007 H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Act of 2008 (CHOICE) H.R. 493 / S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 S. 1693/H.R. 3800, Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act H.R.2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S.1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act H.R. 2499, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3140, Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007 H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act H.R. 3717, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007 S. 1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 H.R. 3800, To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes H.R. 6381, Medical Device Safety Act Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) (not yet introduced) H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Supporting delay of government withholding; removal of cell-phone from listed property; repeal of private debt collection authority. H.R. 3947, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts) S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas. S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes. S.2041, To Amend the False Claims Act H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 3101, Medicare Act of 2008 H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance Health Information Technology Health Savings Accounts - Substantiation of expenditures Electronic Prescribing Medicare - Cuts to Medicare Advantage and inclusion of care coordination projects Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 - Closing the specialty hospital loophole
Department of Labor interpretive bulletins and advisory opinions on Retirement Security / Pensions / ERISA H.R. 6143, Pension Protection Act, ERISA Amendments of 2008
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine H.R. 4008/S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Guard, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office