KENT KNUTSON

Environmental Protection Agency appropriations for the Energy Star program. Department of Energy's LED light-bulb rule-making.

H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1313, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. H.R. 1628, Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). H.R. 6, the Support for Patients and Communities Act.

Implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit interchange fees, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. The Credit CARD Act of 2009. Credit card security, EMV transition, and routing issues and responses to Supreme Court decision on steering. Implementation and changes to Section 1502, Conflict Mineral Rule and Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection. S.2720, the Brokaw Act, legislation regarding credit monitoring and credit bureau freezes. Dodd Frank reform efforts. SEC transaction fee pilot. Proxy issues.

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill submissions. Countervailing and anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber, steel, aluminum, washing machines, and cases on metal tool chests and appliances. Ongoing developments on proposed tariffs on imports under Section 301. GSP.

Disaster response and recovery efforts post Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Florence.

H.R. 2810, the 2018 NDAA: Implementation of the commercial e-marketplace provision for federal procurement.

EPA proposed rule to add aerosol cans to "universal waste" regulations.

Data security legislation and implementation of the Cyber-security Act of 2015. Data privacy and data breach legislation.

H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Act of 2015. Monitor NAFTA renegotiation. H.R. 3551, CTPAT Reauthorization Act of 2017.

S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act. Efforts to improve port operations. FAA re-authorization. Development of infrastructure bill; S. 271, Build USA Infrastructure Act generally and with regard to truck weights. H.R. 3023, the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017. S. 2800, America's Water Infrastructure Act and H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act.

H.R.1, Tax Cut and Jobs Act related to technical corrections and tax extenders. H.R. 1393 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017. H.R. 2887 No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017. H.R. 2193 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017. S. 976 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017. H.R. 6760, Protecting Families and Small Business Tax Cuts Act.

Notice of Intent (NOI) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a specification for bath and shower diverters. Proposed window blind safety standards. Proposed Rule: Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws (Docket No. CPSC-2011-0074).

Monitor draft legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 1393 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017. H.R. 2887 No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017. H.R. 2193 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017. S. 976 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017.

Monitor Department of Energy Ceiling Fan Energy Efficiency Rulemaking RIN-1904-AC87. Monitor the potential removal of the Energy Star program from the Environmental Protection Agency's budget.

Monitor data security legislation and implementation of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. Monitoring privacy and data collection legislation.

Monitor Notice of Intent (NOI) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a specification for bath and shower diverters. Monitor proposed window blind safety standards. Monitor Proposed Rule: Safety Standard Addressing Blade-Contact Injuries on Table Saws (Docket No. CPSC-2011-0074).

H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Act of 2015. Monitor NAFTA renegotiation proposals. Monitor Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization. Monitor Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) draft legislation.

Monitor 2018 drafts of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Related Agencies Appropriations, and T-HUD.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit interchange fees, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor the Credit CARD Act of 2009. Monitor credit card security, EMV transition, and routing issues. Oppose section 735 of H.R.10 Financial Choice Act of 2017. Monitor implementation and changes to Section 1502, Conflict Mineral Rule and Section 1071 Small Business Data Collection.

Monitor S.20, the CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities regarding bargaining units and union election procedures. Monitor Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bills related to NLRB bargaining units and election procedures. Monitor H.R. 2629 Representation Fairness Restoration Act, and S. 1217 Representation Fairness Restoration Act and joint employer regulations to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units. Monitor S. 344 Strong Families Act. S. 702 PLUS Act. Appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Monitor Department of Labor overtime regulation. Monitor H.R. 2776 and S. 1350 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act related to union election procedures. Monitor H.R. 2775 Employee Privacy Protection Act.

Monitor activity related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.

Monitor draft legislation regarding online sales tax collection. Monitor draft legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 1393 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017.

Monitor S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act. Monitor efforts to improve port operations. Monitor FAA reauthorization. Monitor development of an infrastructure bill; S. 271, Build USA Infrastructure Act.

Monitor Department of Energy Ceiling Fan Energy Efficiency Rulemaking RIN-1904-AC87. Monitor the potential removal of the Energy Star program from the Environmental Protection Agency's budget.

Monitor 2018 drafts of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit interchange fees, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor the Credit CARD Act of 2009. Monitor credit card security, EMV transition, and routing issues. Monitor financial services reform draft legislation.

H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Act of 2015. Monitor NAFTA renegotiation proposals. Monitor Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) draft legislation.

Monitor S.20, the CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities regarding bargaining units and union election procedures. Monitor Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bills related to NLRB bargaining units and election procedures. Monitor draft House bill, Representation Fairness Restoration Act, and draft Senate bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units. Monitor S. 344 Strong Families Act. S. 702 PLUS Act.

Monitor regulations and legislation on wellness programs. Monitor regulations related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

Monitor S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 . Monitor 2017 drafts of Labor HHS and THUD Appropriations. C.R. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2016.

H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Act of 2015. H.R.1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 2576/ S. 697 TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. H.R. 4923 "The American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016."

Monitor H.R. 1770, Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Monitor S. 961/H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015. S. 2410, the Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015.

Monitor S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Monitor Department of Energy's Center for Retail Compliance. Department of Energy Ceiling Fan Energy Efficiency Rulemaking RIN-1904-AC87.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015. Monitor Section 385, "Proposed Rulemaking Treatment of Certain Interests in Corporations as Stock or Indebtedness."

Monitor FR Doc. 2016-03702, Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group, Department of Transportation. Monitor H.R. 636/S. 2658, The Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016. Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act S. 612.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Monitor routing issues and Credit Card security issues, deferred interest. Monitor Europay MasterCard Visa Transition. H.R. 5983, The Financial CHOICE Act.

Monitor activity related to TCPA, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Monitor activity related to TCPA, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Monitor regulations and legislation on wellness programs. Monitor regulations related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Act of 2015. H.R.1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 2576/ S. 697 TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. H.R. 4923 "The American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016."

Monitor H.R. 9: The Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1137- the PATENT Act. Monitor H.R. 2045 , the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

Monitor Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement- Import Data Collection- DOE (RIN 1990-AA44). Monitor S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Monitor Department of Energy's Center for Retail Compliance. Department of Energy Ceiling Fan Energy Efficiency Rulemaking RIN-1904-AC87.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. Monitor H.R. 3433/S.1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act. Monitor the "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees" Final Rule (81 FR 32391). Monitor the interpretation of the "Advice Exemption Proposed Rule." Monitor the "Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act" H.R. 3459/S. 2686. Monitor EEOC's proposed amendment of the EEO1 form (81 FR 5113). Monitor bills related to the Overtime Rule including "Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act," H.R. 6094 and S. 3462; "Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act" H.R. 5813.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015. Monitor Section 385, "Proposed Rulemaking Treatment of Certain Interests in Corporations as Stock or Indebtedness."

Monitor Dept. of Transportation regulations on the transport of lithium ion batteries(80 FR 9217). Monitor FR Doc. 2016-03702, Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group, Department of Transportation. Monitor H.R. 636/S. 2658, The Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016.

H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Act of 2015. H.R.1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 2576/ S. 697 TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. H.R. 4923 "The American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016."

Monitor Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement- Import Data Collection- DOE (RIN 1990-AA44). Monitor S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015

Monitor Dept. of Transportation regulations on the transport of lithium ion batteries(80 FR 9217). Monitor S. 1647/H.R. 22, Transportation Re-authorization in the DRIVE Act/the FAST Act. Monitor FR Doc. 2016-03702, Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group, Department of Transportation. Monitor H.R. 636/S. 2658, The Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016.

Monitor regulations and legislation on wellness programs. Monitor regulations related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Monitor routing issues and Credit Card security issues, deferred interest. Monitor Europay MasterCard Visa Transition.

Monitor S. 3040 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 . Monitor 2017 drafts of Labor HHS and THUD Appropriations.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015. Monitor Section 385, "Proposed Rulemaking Treatment of Certain Interests in Corporations as Stock or Indebtedness."

Monitor H.R. 9: The Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1137- the PATENT Act. Monitor H.R. 2045 , the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Monitor routing issues and Credit Card security issues, deferred interest.

Monitor Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Monitor 2016 drafts of Labor HHS and THUD Appropriations.

Monitor Dept. of Transportation regulations on the transport of lithium ion batteries(80 FR 9217). Monitor S. 1647/H.R. 22, Transportation Re-authorization in the DRIVE Act/the FAST Act. Monitor FR Doc. 2016-03702, Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group, Department of Transportation. Monitor H.R. 4441/S. 2658, The Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. Monitor H.R. 3433/S.1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act. Monitor the "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative,Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees" Proposed Rule (80 FR 38515). Monitor the interpretation of the "Advice Exemption Proposed Rule." Monitor the "Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act" H.R. 3459/S. 2686. Monitor EEOC's proposed amendment of the EEO1 form (81 FR 5113).

H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Act of 2015. H.R.1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 2576/ S. 697 TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. Monitor possible tariff legislation.

Monitor H.R. 1770, Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Monitor S. 961/H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015. S. 2410, the Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015.

Monitor H.R. 9: The Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1137- the PATENT Act. Monitor H.R. 2045 , the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

Monitor regulations for wellness programs (RIN 3046-AB01). HR 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 - Monitor regulations related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009.

Monitor H.R. 1770, Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Monitor S. 961/H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015.The Cyber Security Act of 2015 included in H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. S. 2410, the Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. Monitor H.R. 3433/S.1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act. Monitor the "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative,Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees" Proposed Rule (80 FR 38515).

Monitor H.R. 9: The Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1137- the PATENT Act. Monitor H.R. 2045 , the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

Monitor House Resolution 338, extending the Generalized System of Preferences. H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Act of 2015. H.R.1890/S. 995 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. H.R. 2146, the Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act. H.R. 644, H.R. 1907/S. 1269, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Monitor Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits(RIN: 1904-AC87). Monitor H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Monitor H.R.3192/S. 1711 - Homebuyers Assistance Act.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009.

H.R.3020/S. 1695 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Monitor HR 2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Monitor H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. S.J. Res. 8-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. Monitor H.R. 3433/S.1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act. Monitor the "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative,Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees" Proposed Rule (80 FR 38515).

Monitor regulations for wellness programs (RIN 3046-AB01). Monitor regulations and legislation related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

Monitor Surface Transportation Re-authorization funding and long term transportation bill. S. 1298, the Ports Performance Act. Monitor Dept. of Transportation regulations on the transport of lithium ion batteries(80 FR 9217). Monitor H.R. 22/S. 1647, the DRIVE Act.

Monitor H.R. 1770, Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Monitor S. 961/H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015

Monitor generalized System of Preferences- Renewal. H.R. 1314, The Trade Act of 2015. S. 1269/H.R. 1907 The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.

H.R. 9: The Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1137- the PATENT Act. Monitor H.R. 2045 , the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

H.R.3020/S. 1695 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Monitor HR 2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Monitor H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. S.J. Res. 8-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. Monitor labor activity and federal mediation at the U.S. West Coast ports. Monitor S. 1519, Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Monitor Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits(RIN: 1904-AC87).

Monitor H.R. 1770, Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Monitor S. 961/H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386/H.R.2315- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015. H.R. 2775 Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015

Monitor EEOC guidance for wellness programs. Monitor regulations related to the Affordable Care Act 40% Excise Tax. Support H.R.30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015. Support S.30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015. Monitor H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits(RIN: 1904-AC87)

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.L. 111.203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts(Regulation E)-interest in payroll cards.

S. 801-The Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Monitor H.R. 1619/S. 862- The Paycheck Fairness Act. Monitor activities of the NLRB regarding bargaining unions and union election procedures. Monitor appropriations related to the Department of Labor and the NLRB. S.J. Res. 8-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. Monitor labor activity and federal mediation at the U.S. West Coast ports.

Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. S. 698-The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015-To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. 386- The Mobile Workforce State Finance Tax Simplification Act of 2015.

Monitor H.R. ___ (bill number not yet assigned), Data Breach Security and Notification Act of 2015. Monitor Executive Order 13691-Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing. Monitor S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Monitor H.R. 1731- The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015

Montior rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representative Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws. S. 460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - Monitor. Monitor Executive Order 13658 to increase the minimum wage of federal contractors. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390 and all Hours of Service of Drivers; Final Rule - Monitor. H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments. H.R. 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation. Federal Reserve Bank's Payment System Improvement - Public consultation paper - Interest in how to process payments. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts (Regulation E) - Interest in payroll cards. Executive Order 13681 - Interest in data security technology. H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 - Interest in Dodd-Frank defunding issues as they relate to the Durbin amendment.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S. 484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes. H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements. S. 1106 - SAVE Act - Interest in energy efficiency incentives through federal mortgage loans. H.R. 1526 - Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act - Interest in lumber related issues. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act - Interest in standards for safer chemicals. S. 1191/H.R. 2126 - Better Buildings Act - Interest in building efficiency. H.R. 2609/S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Monitor. Monitor EPA rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding EnergyStar specifications for windows, doors, and sky lights. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding labeling on certain types of pesticides. H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 - Interest in measure related to DOE rulemaking for ceiling fans and light kits

H.R. 3309 - The Innovation Act - Interest in patent issues. S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - Interest in patent issues. H.R.___ (no bill number assigned) - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2014- Monitor for patent issues.

H.R. 2709/S. 1331 - Generalized System of Preferences - Renewal of program expired July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports. S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization of 2013 - Reauthorizes trade authorities of the CBP and reorganizes trade authority within DHS. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Monitor.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90-day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254/S.2546 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S. 1188/S. 701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act - Monitor. H.R. 3489- Monitor transitional reinsurance bill.

H.R. 2774 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013, H.R. 3298 - Disaster Savings Accounts - Interest in mitigation tax credits.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. S. 2438 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor funding of transportation. H.R. 5021 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014- Monitor transportation funding. H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 - Interest in provisions of H.R. 83 relating to weight restriction, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rules

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. H.R. 2767 - Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - Reform GSEs and address housing finance systems. S. 1217 - The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Act of 2013 - Monitor. Johnson-Crapo Housing Discussion Draft: Amendment to S. 1217 - Monitor. S. 1846/H.R. 3370 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 - Monitor. S. 1106 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act- Monitor. Monitor Federal Housing Finance Board announcements/plans. H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. H.R. 2767 - Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - Reform GSEs and address housing finance systems.S. 1217 - The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Act of 2013 - Monitor. Johnson-Crapo Housing Discussion Draft: Amendment to S. 1217 - Monitor. S. 1846/H.R. 3370 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 - Monitor.

H.R. 2774 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013, H.R. 3298 - Disaster Savings Accounts - Interest in mitigation tax credits.

S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. Monitor FCC ruling on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 - Interest in express written consent and autodialer requirements.H.R. 1312/S. 639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 3481/ S. 1700 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act - General Interest in privacy related issues. Monitor and track: S. 1897 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927 - Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014; S. 1995 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accounability Act of 2014; H.R. 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA); and S. 2588 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; NIST Standard Implementation.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation. Federal Reserve Bank's Payment System Improvement - Public consultation paper - Interest inhow to process payments. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts (Regulation E) - Interest in payroll cards.

H.R. 3395/ S. 1624 - Work Opportunity tax credit - Interest in veteran employment. H.R. 3649 - Jobs for Heroes Act - Interest in veteran employment.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform Development Act - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 2438 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor funding of transportation.H.R. 5021 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014- Monitor transportation funding.

Montior rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representative Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.S. 460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - Monitor. Monitor Executive Order 13658 to increase the minimum wage of federal contractors. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390 and all Hours of Service of Drivers; Final Rule - Monitor. H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments. H.R. 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments.

H.R. 2709/S. 1331 - Generalized System of Preferences - Renewal of program expired July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports. S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization of 2013 - Reauthorizes trade authorities of the CBP and reorganizes trade authority within DHS. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Monitor.

H.R. 3309 - The Innovation Act - Interest in patent issues. S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - Interest in patent issues. H.R.___ (no bill number assigned) - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2014- Monitor for patent issues.

H.R. 3395/ S. 1624 - Work Opportunity tax credit - Interest in veteran employment. H.R. 3649 - Jobs for Heroes Act - Interest in veteran employment.

H.R. 2774 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013, H.R. 3298 - Disaster Savings Accounts - Interest in mitigation tax credits.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90-day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254/S.2546 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S. 1188/S. 701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act - Monitor. H.R. 3489- Monitor transitional reinsurance bill.

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalities for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal. S.1468 - Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 - Monitor and advocate for metal theft amendment to be added.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform Development Act - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 2438 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor funding of transportation.H.R. 5021 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014- Monitor transportation funding. S.___ (No bill number assigned) - Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act- Monitor highway and transportation funding.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation. Federal Reserve Bank's Payment System Improvement - Public consultation paper - Interest inhow to process payments. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts (Regulation E) - Interest in payroll cards.

Montior rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representative Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.S. 460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - Monitor. Monitor Executive Order 13658 to increase the minimum wage of federal contractors. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390 and all Hours of Service of Drivers; Final Rule - Monitor. H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments. H.R. 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. H.R. 2767 - Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - Reform GSEs and address housing finance systems.S. 1217 - The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Act of 2013 - Monitor. Johnson-Crapo Housing Discussion Draft: Amendment to S. 1217 - Monitor. S. 1846/H.R. 3370 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 - Monitor.

H.R. 2709/S. 1331 - Generalized System of Preferences - Renewal of program expired July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports. S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization of 2013 - Reauthorizes trade authorities of the CBP and reorganizes trade authority within DHS. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Monitor.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S. 484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes.H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements. S. 1106 - SAVE Act - Interest in energy efficiency incentives through federal mortgage loans. H.R. 1526 - Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act - Interest in lumber related issues. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act - Interest in standards for safer chemicals. S. 1191/H.R. 2126 - Better Buildings Act - Interest in building efficiency. H.R. 2609/S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Monitor. Monitor EPA rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding EnergyStar specifications for windows, doors, and sky lights. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding labeling on certain types of pesticides. H.R. 4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90-day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S. 1188/S. 701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act - Support. H.R. 3489 - Monitor transitional reinsurance bill.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S. 484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes.H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements. S. 1106 - SAVE Act - Interest in energy efficiency incentives through federal mortgage loans. H.R. 1526 - Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act - Interest in lumber related issues. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act - Interest in standards for safer chemicals. S. 1191/H.R. 2126 - Better Buildings Act - Interest in building efficiency. H.R. 2609/S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Monitor. Monitor EPA rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding EnergyStar specifications for windows, doors, and sky lights. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding labeling on certain types of pesticides.

H.R. 2709/S. 1331 - Generalized System of Preferences - Renewal of program expired July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports. S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization of 2013 - Reauthorizes trade authorities of the CBP and reorganizes trade authority within DHS. H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Monitor.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform Development Act - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. H.R. 3095/S. 1537 - To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehiclesfor sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes - Interest in rules related to truck drivers.

S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. Monitor FCC ruling on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 - Interest in express written consent and autodialer requirements.H.R. 1312/S. 639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 3481/ S. 1700 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act - General Interest in privacy related issues. Monitor and track: S. 1897 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927 - Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014; and S. 1995 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accounability Act of 2014.

H.R. 3395/ S. 1624 - Work Opportunity tax credit - Interest in veteran employment. H.R. 3649 - Jobs for Heroes Act - Interest in veteran employment.

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalities for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal. S.1468 - Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovcation Act of 2013 - Monitor and advocate for metal theft amendment to be added.

H.R. 2774 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013, H.R. 3298 - Disaster Savings Accounts - Interest in mitigation tax credits.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation. Federal Reserve Bank's Payment System Improvement - Public consultation paper - Interest inhow to process payments. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts (Regulation E) - Interest in payroll cards.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform Development Act - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. H.R. 3095/S. 1537 - To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehiclesfor sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes - Interest in rules related to truck drivers.

H.R. 3309 - The Innovation Act - Interest in patent issues. S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - Interest in patent issues.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90-day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S. 1188/S. 701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act - Support.

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalities for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal.

S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. Monitor FCC ruling on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 - Interest in express written consent and autodialer requirements.H.R. 1312/S. 639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 3481/ S. 1700 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act - General Interest in privacy related issues.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation. Federal Reserve Bank's Payment System Improvement - Public consultation paper - Interest inhow to process payments. Bulletin Payroll Card Accounts (Regulation E) - Interest in payroll cards.

H.R. 2709/S. 1331 - Generalized System of Preferences - Renewal of program expired July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports. S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization of 2013 - Reauthorizes trade authorities of the CBP and reorganizes trade authority within DHS.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. H.R. 2767 - Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - Reform GSEs and address housing finance systems."HUD Guide Specifications for Public and Indian Housing" Guide - Clarify if this guidance was still in effect, e.g. cabinet material recommendations.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontrators Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.

H.R. 2774 - Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2013, H.R. 3298 - Disaster Savings Accounts - Interest in mitigation tax credits.

S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. Monitor FCC ruling on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 - Interest in express written consent and autodialer requirements.H.R. 1312/S. 639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues. "HUD Guide Specifications for Public and Indian Housing" Guide - Clarify if this guidance was still in effect, e.g. cabinet material recommendations.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S. 484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes.H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements. S. 1106 - SAVE Act - Interest in energy efficiency incentives through federal mortgage loans. H.R. 1526 - Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act - Interest in lumber related issues. Monitor EPA rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding EnergyStar specifications for windows, doors, and sky lights. Monitor EPA rulemaking regarding labeling on certain types of pesticides.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 - Interest in weights allowed in trucks driving on interstates. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform Development Act - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs. S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Monitor the funding of water infrastructure programs.

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalities for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 1075 on debit card interchanges fees in P.L.111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L.111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), FIN-2013-G001 - Interpretive guidance. Seek clarification of guidance with regards to transmitter regulation.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. H.R. 2767 - Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 - Reform GSEs and address housing finance systems.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90-day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S. 1188/S. 701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act - Support.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the 90 day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (RED-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminating Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG-28361-12). H.R. 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act - Monitor. S.1188/S.701 - Forty House is Full Time Act - Monitor.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17). Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices. S. 1217 - Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 - Monitoring housing finance changes. Work with regulators to update housing kitchen standards.

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Section 2075 on debit card interchange fees in P.R. 111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. S. 575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act - Monitor. H.R. 1081 - Consumer Payment System Protection Act - Monitor.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN:1904-AC87). H.R. 2093/S.484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 - Monitor changes. H.R. 1616/S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act of 2013 - Monitor energy efficiency requirements in building codes.H.R. 2128 - Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act - Monitor homeowner rebates for energy efficient improvements. H.R. 2126/S. 1191 - Better Buildings Act of 2013 - Making commercial buildings more efficient. S. 1213 - Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act - Reauthorizes weatherization and state energy programs. Monitor potential legislation related to the 2008 Lacey Act. Monitor the EPAs rulemaking related to formaldahyde in composite wood products.

H.R. 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. H.R. 684/S. 336 - The Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection. S. Amdt 578 to S. Con. Res 8 - The Budget Resolution - Support amendment.

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalties for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal.

S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - Monitoring and general interest in privacy related issues. S. 1193 - Data Security and Break Notification Act of 2013 - Monitoring general interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 1913 - Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2013 - General interest in privacy related issues. H.R. 983 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act - General interest in privacy related issues.H.R. 1312/S.639 - The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act - General interest in privacy related issues.

Generalized System of Preferences: Renewal of program set to expire July 31, 2013. Ensure products are able to gain entry to ports.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2013 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. HR 684 Marketplace Fairness Act/S.336 Marketplace Fairness Act - To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards under the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) (RIN 3170-AA17.) Monitoring potential legislation that may change mortgage lending requirements and transparency in lending practices.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Light Kits (RIN: 1904-AC87)

Monitoring S. 418 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2013 - general interest in privacy related issues

Monitor implementation of proposed regulations related to Secion 1075 on debit card interchange fees in P.R. 111-203, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Monitor implementation of P.L. 111-24, the Credit Card Act of 2009. S. 575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act. H.R. 1081 - Consumer Payment System Protection Act.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including the ninety day waiting period limitation (REG-122706-12), Shared Responsibility for Employees Regarding Health Coverage (REG-138006-12), Incentives for Nondiscriminationg Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans (REG 28361-12). HR 1254 - The Auto Enroll Act. HR1845 - Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act

S. 394/H.R. 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 - Makes metal theft a federal crime, increases penalties for those knowingly purchasing stolen property, and raises the documentation threshold for purchasers of scrap metal.

Monitor the effects of the sequester budget cuts to determine potential impact.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits. HR 6398 - The Home Energy Savings Act - an interest in encouraging homeowners to conserve energy and save money

HR 7- American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways

Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08) Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02) HR 3094 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act/S 1843 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - interest in changes to union organizing laws SJ Res35 and HJ Res 103 related to representation election procedures Monitor HR 1519/S 797 - Paycheck Fairness Act Monitor Senate Labor and Related Agencies appropriations S3295 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

Monitoring legislation to curb organized retail crime - legislation would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. S 3631- Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2012 - interest in legislation to address the problem of metal theft.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform and tax extenders. HR 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act monitor individual and corporate tax provisions. HR 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act/S 1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act- To level the playing field for sales tax collection.

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit, Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury (REG-131491-10), Eligibility Determinations and Exchange Standards for Employers, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9974-P), Request Service, Department of the Treasury (Notice 2011-73), Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Their Group Health Insurance Coverage (Notice 2012-9), Medical Loss Ratio Rebate Requirements for Non-Federal Governmental Plans, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9998-IFC2) HR 2206 - The Auto Enroll Repeal Act - monitor changes to the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

HR 7-American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit, Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury (REG-131491-10), Eligibility Determinations and Exchange Standards for Employers, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9974-P), Request Service, Department of the Treasury (Notice 2011-73), Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Their Group Health Insurance Coverage (Notice 2012-9), Medical Loss Ratio Rebate Requirements for Non-Federal Governmental Plans, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9998-IFC2) HR 2206, The Auto Enroll Repeal Act

Monitoring legislation to curb organized retail crime - legislation would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. No bills yet.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. Monitor legislation related to corporate tax reform. No specific bills.

Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08) Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02) HR 3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act/S 1843 Representation Fairness Restoration Act SJ Res35 and HJ Res 103 related to representation election procedures Monitor Paycheck Fairness Act HR 1519/S797 Monitor Senate Labor and Related Agencies appropriations S3295

Monitoring legislation to curb organized retail crime - legislation would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. No bills yet.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

HR 7-American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax.

HR 4326/S 1216 Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act-To protect consumers from Carbon Monoxide poisoning HR 3179 Marketplace Equity Act/S 1832 Marketplace Fairness Act-To level the playing field for sales tax collection Monitoring HR 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011/S 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011/HR 611 Best Practices Act/HR 654 Do Not Track Me Online Act of 2011 for general interest in privacy related issues

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08) Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02) HR 3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act/S 1843 Representation Fairness Restoration Act SJ Res35 and HJ Res 103 related to representation election procedures

Monitor rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representation Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08) Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02) Support HR 3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act/S 1843 Representation Fairness Restoration Act

HR 1976/S 1216 Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act-To protect consumers from Carbon Monoxide poisoning HR 3179 Marketplace Equity Act/S 1832 Marketplace Fairness Act-To level the playing field for sales tax collection Monitoring HR 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011/S 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011/HR 611 Best Practices Act/HR 654 Do Not Track Me Online Act of 2011 for general interest in privacy related issues

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act including Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit, Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury (REG-131491-10), Eligibility Determinations and Exchange Standards for Employers, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9974-P), Request Service, Department of the Treasury (Notice 2011-73), Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Their Group Health Insurance Coverage (Notice 2012-9), Medical Loss Ratio Rebate Requirements for Non-Federal Governmental Plans, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS-9998-IFC2)

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

S 470 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, HR 1166 E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, HR 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, and HR 4011 Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act - Legislation to curb organized retail crime - bills would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace.

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010

Monitor Employee Free Choice Act, monitor labor regulations

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

HR 2695/S 1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act - Interest in lowering bank interchange fees. HR4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act-interest in lowering bank interchange fees.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010

Monitor potential legislation related to light bulb efficiency and energy related tax credits

Monitor regulations related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

HR 1976/S 1216 Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act-To protect consumers from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Monitor privacy-related legislation and rulemaking (no bills yet)

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR 1976/S 1216 Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act-To protect consumers from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

HR 2695/S 1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act - Interest in lowering bank interchange fees. HR4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act-interest in lowering bank interchange fees.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act. S 3772 - Paycheck Fairness Act.

HR 5019/S3434 Interest in Homestar residential energy efficient retrofit program. HR 5289/S3874 Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act. S 3772 - Paycheck Fairness Act.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act. S 1152/HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act- Mandate for paid sick leave.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

HR 5019/S3434 Interest in Homestar residential energy efficient retrofit program.

HR 5019/S3434 Interest in Homestar residential energy efficient retrofit program.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act. S 1152/HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act- Mandate for paid sick leave.

HR 4872 Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Concerned with maintaining erisa preemption and employer mandates. HR3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Concerned with maintaining erisa preemption and employer mandates.

S 470 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, HR 1166 E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, HR 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, and HR 4011 Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act - Legislation to curb organized retail crime - bills would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. S 418/ HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - Legislation to curb metal theft - Bills would impose civil penalties for scrap metal recyclers if they don't document the transaction with sellers of metal.

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR 5019/S3177 Interest in Homestar residential energy efficient retrofit program.

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

HR 4872 Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Concerned with maintaining erisa preemption and employer mandates. HR3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Concerned with maintaining erisa preemption and employer mandates.

S 470 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, HR 1166 E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, HR 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009, and HR 4011 Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act - Legislation to curb organized retail crime - bills would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. S 418/ HR 1006 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act - Legislation to curb metal theft - Bills would impose civil penalties for scrap metal recyclers if they don't document the transaction with sellers of metal.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act- Interest in employer mandates. S 1152/HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act- Mandate for paid sick leave.

HR 2695/S 1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act - Interest in lowering bank interchange fees.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act- Interest in employer mandates. S 1152/HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act- Mandate for paid sick leave.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2009 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allowing an increase to truck weight and safer highways.

S 560, HR 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act- Interest in employer mandates. S 1152/HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act- Mandate for paid sick leave.

HR 2695/S 1212 Credit Card Fair Fee Act, HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act - Interest in lowering bank interchange fees.

HR 499 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets. HR 2719 (no name) To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain ceiling fans - Interest in extending suspension of tariffs on ceiling fans.

HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- interested in efforts to stabilize the housing market and weatherization program.

HR 181 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. S 560, HR1409 - Employee Free Choice Act

S 1607 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 - General interest in levying tariffs on goods originating in China. HR 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets.

HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - To restore the intent and protections of the ADA of 1990. Interest in business impact. HR 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. HR 1542 - Healthy Families Act - To provide mandated paid sick leave. HR 3769 - Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globilization Act - amends WARN Act. HR 800/ S1041 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 - Amends NLRA regarding labor organizing and card check efforts. Interest on business impact.

S 1178 - Identity Theft Prevention Act - To strengthen data protection and safeguards and require data breach notification. General interest in assuring notification requirements don't unduly burden retailers. S 806 - Consumer ID and Protection Security Act - A Bill to allow consumers to immediately freeze their credit reports in order to protect themselves from ID theft. General interest in facilitating the ability of customers to open credit at POS. HR 3221 - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Legislation to stabilize the housing industry by allowing tax incentives for purchase of foreclosed homes, foreclosure counseling and higher federal loan limits.

HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - To restore the intent and protections of the ADA of 1990. Interest in business impact. HR 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. HR 1542 - Healthy Families Act - To provide mandated paid sick leave. HR 3769 - Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globilization Act - amends WARN Act. HR 800/ S1041 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 - Amends NLRA regarding labor organizing and card check efforts. Interest on business impact.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2007 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 3359 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 - State income tax simplification to limit states' collection of income tax from employees who work in other states and localities. S 3125 - AMT & Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Extends consumer tax credits for energy efficient products and 15 year depreciation of leased property improvements. S 271 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space - to allow reduced recovery time for depreciating improvements to owned retail space.

S 3538 - Food,Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FARM Bill). Monitoring amendment to Lacey Act on imported products.

HR 6 - Clean Energy Act of 2007 - To enact a comprehensive national energy policy. General interest in ensuring strong energy efficiency standards.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2007 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 3359 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 - State income tax simplification to limit states' collection of income tax from employees who work in other states and localities. S 3125 - AMT & Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Extends consumer tax credits for energy efficient products and 15 year depreciation of leased property improvements. S 271 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space - to allow reduced recovery time for depreciating improvements to owned retail space.

Legislation to curb organized retail crime - likely bill would make it a federal crime to engage in selling stolen merchandise in an online marketplace. Legislation to curb cooper theft - likely bill would make it a federal crime for scrap metal recyclers if they don't document the transaction with sellers of copper.

HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - To restore the intent and protections of the ADA of 1990. Interest in business impact. HR 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. HR 1542 - Healthy Families Act - To provide mandated paid sick leave. HR 3769 - Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globilization Act - amends WARN Act. HR 800/ S1041 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 - Amends NLRA regarding labor organizing efforts. Interest on business impact.

S 2045 - CPSC Reform Act of 2007 - Increase CPSC authority, increase penalties and fines for violators. HR 4040 - Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - Provide additional resources for CPSC to enforce product safety rules and provides guidance to manufacturers.

HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - To restore the intent and protections of the ADA of 1990. Interest in business impact. HR 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. HR 1542 - Healthy Families Act - To provide mandated paid sick leave. HR 3769 - Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globilization Act - amends WARN Act.

HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2007 - Interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 3359 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 - State income tax simplification to limit states' collection of income tax from employees who work in other states and localities. S 271 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space - to allow reduced recovery time for depreciating improvements to owned retail space.

S 1178 - Identity Theft Prevention Act - To strengthen data protection and safeguards and require data breach notification. General interest in assuring notification requirements don't unduly burden retailers. S 806 - Consumer ID and Protection Security Act - A Bill to allow consumers to immediately freeze their credit reports in order to protect themselves from ID theft. General interest in facilitating the ability of customers to open credit at POS. HR 698 - Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 - To prohibit commercial firms from owning Industrial Loan Corporations (ILC). General interst in allowing fair access to legal business transactions. HR 3221 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 - Legislation to stabilize the housing industry by allowing tax incentives for purchase of foreclosed homes, foreclosure counseling and higher federal loan limits.

S 1178 - Identity Theft Prevention Act - To strengthen data protection and safeguards and require data breach notification. General interest in assuring notification requirements don't unduly burden retailers. S 806 - Consumer ID and Protection Security Act - A bill to allow consumers to immediately freeze their credit reports in order to

S 1607 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 - General interest in levying tariffs on goods originating in China. HR 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 - general interest in countervailing duties being expanded to traditionally exempt markets.

HR 3195 - ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - To restore the intent and protectionsof the ADA of 1990. Interest in business impact. HR 2831 - Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Interest in elimination of statute of limitations on pay claims. HR 1542 - Healthy Families Act - to prevent acid mine drainage into the Great Lakes - To provide mandated paid sick leave.

S 2045 - CPSC Reform Act of 2007 - increase CPSC authority, increase penalties and fines for violators. HR 4040 - Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act - Provide additional resources for CPSC to enforce product safety rules and provides guidance to manufactures.

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No activity.

S 271 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space - To allow reduced recovery time for depreciating improvements to owned retail space. HR 2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - To increase the minimum wage and provide an extension to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. General interest in WOTC. HR 25 - The Fair Tax Act of 2007 - interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax.

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S 806 (Consumer ID and Protection Security Act) - continued - to protect themselves from ID Theft. Generalinterest in facilitating the ability of customers to open credit at POS. HR 698 -Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 - to prohibit commercial firms from owning Industrial Loan Corporations (ILC). General interest in allowing fair access to legal business transactions. S 1178 - Identify Theft Prevention Act - To strengthen data protection and safeguards and requires data breach notification. General interest in assuring notification requirements don't unduly burden retailers. S 806 - Consumer ID and Protection Security Act - A bill to allow consumers to immediately freeze their credit reports in order

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S 1639 - Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 - To provide comprehensive immigration reform. General insterest in issues pertaining to employment verification.

S 510 - Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act - general interest in products being mandated to be collected and procesed at retail locations.

HR 5746 - Industrial Bank Holding Company Act, interest in ensuring fair regulations of industrial loan corporations.

No lobbying done on Tort this period

S 1052 - The Port Security Act, general interest in container fees and general maritime security S 2459 - The Port Security bill, general interest in keeping global trade moving, inspection and technology mandates HR 4954 - The SAFE Ports Act, general interest in maritime cargo issues.

HR 22 - Postal Reform Act, general interest in increases in postal rates.

HR 1062 - Security and Victory in Iraq 2007 - owned retail depreciation legislation and S. 3806 to provide for a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of improvements to owned retail space. HR 25 and S 1921 - The Fair Tax Act, interest in mandate to collect federal taxes through a national retail sales tax. HR 4297 - Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act, interest in reauthorization of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit HR 6111 - Tax Relief and Health Care Act, reauthorization of the Work Opportunity Credit

Accelerate the depreciation of retail building improvements (H.R. 1062) Federal tax reform (H.R. 25)

Electronics Recycling/Product Stewardship (H.R. 425)

TEA-LU (H.R. 3); diesel fuel surcharge; aviation fuel tax; deductibility of corporate aircraft Intermodal shipping container transportation security fee (S. 376) Port security fees/random cargo inspections (S. 1052)

HCR Managed Care Reform (H.R. 660 and S. 545)

ENV Electronics Recycling/Product Stewardship (H.R. 1165)

TRD Canadian Softwood Lumber (H. Con. Res. 54 and S. Con. Res. 8)