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Discussions regarding cybersecurity and data breach issues Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA) National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
H.R. 592, Medication Therapy Management H.R. 793, Medicare Part D Preferred Network Reinsurance Discussions regarding potential judicial decisions affecting the Affordable Care Act 40% Health Insurance Excise Tax General Healthcare Reform S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act Prescription Drug Access for Tricare Beneficiaries
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 592, Medication Therapy Management H.R. 793, Medicare Part D Preferred Network Reinsurance Discussions regarding potential judicial decisions affecting the Affordable Care Act 40% Health Insurance Excise Tax General Healthcare Reform S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act Prescription Drug Access for Tricare Beneficiaries
Discussions related to the Transpacific Partnership Agreement, Trade Promotion Authority and the Trade in Services Agreement Discussions regarding potential outcome of WTO ruling regarding country of origin labeling.
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Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
H.R. 592, Medication Therapy Management H.R. 793, Medicare Part D Preferred Network Reinsurance Discussions regarding potential judicial decisions affecting the Affordable Care Act 40% Health Insurance Excise Tax General Healthcare Reform S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act Prescription Drug Access for Tricare Beneficiaries
Discussions regarding patent litigation reform: H.R. 9 - Innovation Act
A bill to provide for a temporary, emergency authorization of defense articles, defense services, and related training directly to the Kurdistan Regional Government, and for other purposes.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
H.R. 592, Medication Therapy Management H.R. 793, Medicare Part D Preferred Network Reinsurance Discussions regarding potential judicial decisions affecting the Affordable Care Act 40% Health Insurance Excise Tax General Healthcare Reform S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act Prescription Drug Access for Tricare Beneficiaries
Discussions related to tax reform Discussions related to tax extenders Discussions regarding online sales tax equity, including: S.698, The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015.
To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding cybersecurity and data breach issues Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA) National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015
Discussions regarding H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market Discussions regarding S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 Discussions regarding auto enrollment to the ACA, H.R. 1254
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, country of origin food labeling, WIC, SNAP, commodity programs and customer insights Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1497/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding seafood sustainability and sourcing
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation Discussions regarding PL -111-148 HR 2575, Save Americas Workers Act of 2014H.R. 3489, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market
Discussions related to small business and access to capital Support for H.R.2693, Women's Small Business Ownership Act
To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 hours is Full Time Act Discussions regarding retail health clinics
To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market Discussions regarding S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 Discussions regarding auto enrollment to the ACA, H.R. 1254
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding US-EU TTIP negotiations and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Trade Promotion Authority and apparel trade Discussions regarding Walmart/USAID Partnership Discussions regarding H.R. 3830, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Discussions regarding sourcing in Africa, AGOA Discussions regarding S. 1136, Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 and Nicaragua TPL extension in general Discussions regarding Walmart operations in international markets
Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2014
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions related to pseudoephedrine Discussions related to Medicare Part D, H.R. 4577
S. 2260, tax extenders (EXPIRE Act) Tax Reform Act of 2014 S.336/H.R.684/S.743 Marketplace Fairness Act Discussions regarding H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
S. 336/HR 684/S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2260 Tax Extenders; Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding tax extenders Discussions regarding Tax Reform Act of 2014
Discussions regarding tax extenders, S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014 Discussions regarding the Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding S. 336/H.R. 684/S.743 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Nicaraguan Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding US-EU TTIP negotiations and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Trade Promotion Authority and apparel trade Discussions regarding Walmart/USAID Partnership Discussions regarding H.R. 3830, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Discussions regarding sourcing in Africa, AGOA Discussions regarding S. 1136, Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 and Nicaragua TPL extension in general Discussions regarding Walmart operations in international markets
H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 hours is Full Time Act Discussions regarding retail health clinics
Discussions regarding H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market Discussions regarding S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 Discussions regarding auto enrollment to the ACA, H.R. 1254
Discussions regarding health care benefits Discussions regarding retail health clinics General discussions regarding the Affordable Care Act and judicial remedies S.2546, Automatic Enrollment S.2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions regarding intellectual property, S. 1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions regarding health care benefits Discussions regarding retail health clinics General discussions regarding the Affordable Care Act and judicial remedies S.2546, Automatic Enrollment S.2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act
H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 hours is Full Time Act Discussions regarding retail health clinics
Discussions regarding H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market Discussions regarding S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 Discussions regarding auto enrollment to the ACA, H.R. 1254
S. 336/HR 684/S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2260 Tax Extenders; Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform
S. 2260, tax extenders (EXPIRE Act) Tax Reform Act of 2014 S.336/H.R.684/S.743 Marketplace Fairness Act Discussions regarding H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
Discussions regarding tax extenders, S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014 Discussions regarding the Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding S. 336/H.R. 684/S.743 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Discussions regarding health care benefits Discussions regarding retail health clinics General discussions regarding the Affordable Care Act and judicial remedies S.2546, Automatic Enrollment S.2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions regarding data security, cyber security S.2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014
S. 2260, tax extenders (EXPIRE Act) Tax Reform Act of 2014 S.336/H.R.684/S.743 Marketplace Fairness Act Discussions regarding H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
S. 336/HR 684/S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2260 Tax Extenders; Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform
Discussions regarding tax extenders, S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014 Discussions regarding the Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding S. 336/H.R. 684/S.743 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions related to the Transpacific Partnership Agreement and Trade Promotion Authority Discussions regarding WTO Environmental Goods Agreement Discussions regarding WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement implementationDiscussions related to S. 662, to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities Discussions related to US-EU TTIP Negotiations Discussions regarding the Trade in Services Negotiations
S. 336/HR 684/S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2260 Tax Extenders; Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform
S. 2260, tax extenders (EXPIRE Act) Tax Reform Act of 2014 S.336/H.R.684/S.743 Marketplace Fairness Act Discussions regarding H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, country of origin food labeling, WIC, SNAP, commodity programs and customer insights Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1497/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding seafood sustainability and sourcing
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding conprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification ActS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions related to the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA)
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding conprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Discussions related to workforce solutions to unemployment Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.Discussions regarding minimum wage and the Fair Minimum Wage Act (S. 460)
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding H.J. Res 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Housing Assistance Council Program Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
Housing Assistance Council Program Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S. 3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Discussions regarding Walmart supplier standards and guest workers S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures.
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers.
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through H.Con.Res. 112, 2013 Budget
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding APEC ministerial meeting Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions related to FDI in India Discussions regarding Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (RELIEF Act), H.R. 3210 Discussions regarding Walmart exports
Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding APEC Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions related to FDI in India Discussions regarding Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (RELIEF Act), H.R. 3210
Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Discussions regarding Walmart supplier standards and guest workers S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: WALMART INC · Firm: WALMART INC.
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding pharmacy, health and wellness initiatives at Wal-mart S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - discussions regarding Federal agriculture programs from the consumer perspective, including sugar program reform and the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) Discussions regarding Walmart food sourcing and efforts to increase local sourcing Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, vendor issues Discussions regarding dairy policy issues related to the expiring program authorization H.R. 6083, the Agriculture Reform & Risk Management Act Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food
Discussed nutrition labeling and education programs, and food reformulation at Walmart. Discussed Federal Nutrition Programs and Walmart customer insights.
Discussed Walmart's Food and Agriculture sustainability initiatives
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Discussions regarding cybersecurity and data breach issues Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA) National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015
Discussions related to port congestion
Discussions related to legislation reversing the rulemaking by the NLRB, RIN 3142-AA08; Discussions related to legislation limiting impact of NLRB decision in Specialty Healthcare, 357 NLRB 83 and decisions applying the standard announced in that case; and discussions related to the joint employer standard
Discussions regarding sale of Walmart financial services products
Discussions regarding patent litigation reform: H.R. 9 - Innovation Act
Discussions related to tax reform Discussions related to tax extenders Discussions regarding online sales tax equity, including: S.698, The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to Walmart business operations in the Western Hemisphere Discussions regarding Trade Promotion Authority and the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Discussions related to Walmart's responsible sourcing program in Bangladesh Discussions related to port congestion and importance of U.S. port infrastructure Discussions regarding business operations in China Discussions related to Trade Facilitation
Discussion of supply chain security program
Discussions regarding Walmart's sale of Financial Services products, including discussions with CFPB Issues related to payments
Discussions related to concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determination, including Specialty Healthcare,357 NLRB 83.
Discussions related to small business and access to capital Support for H.R.2693, Women's Small Business Ownership Act
Discussions regarding data security, cyber security S.2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014
Discussions regarding health care benefits Discussions regarding retail health clinics General discussions regarding the Affordable Care Act and judicial remedies S.2546, Automatic Enrollment S.2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 Hours is Full Time Act
Discussed nutrition labeling programs at Walmart Provided progress updates on nutrition reformulation and discussed nutrition education for consumers Discussed food and nutrition initiatives at Walmart
Immigration reform
S. 2260, tax extenders (EXPIRE Act) Tax Reform Act of 2014 S.336/H.R.684/S.743 Marketplace Fairness Act Discussions regarding H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determination, including Specialty Healthcare, 357 NLRB 83.
Discussions regarding Walmart manufacturing commitment
Discussions related to patent reform and intellectual property
Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Discussions regarding responsible sourcing in apparel and seafood supply chains
Discussed the expansion of organic food offerings at Walmart FY2016 Agriculture/FDA Appropriations bill -- supporting appropriate funding for the U.S. FDA food safety budget Discussed WIC vendor issues and nutrition labeling programs at Walmart. Provided progress updates on nutrition reformulation and discussed nutrition education for consumers Discussed Walmart's new commitment to fight hunger by providing 4 billion meals and $300 million over the next five years
Discussions related to Walmart's logistics footprint and importance of freight policy
Immigration reform
Discussed Walmart Veterans hiring initiative
S. 336/HR 684/S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2260 Tax Extenders; Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform
Discussions related to African Leaders Summit Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Discussions regarding WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation Discussions related to Trade Promotion Authority and Trade in Services Agreement Discussions regarding preparations for APEC CEO Summit
Discussions regarding Walmart's sale of Financial Services products, including discussions with CFPB Issues related to payments and payment security
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues.
H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market S. 1188, 40 hours is Full Time Act Discussions regarding retail health clinics
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions regarding Walmart's veteran hiring practices Discussions regarding Veteran's Welcome Home Commitment
Discussions related to corporate responsibility initiatives, including women's economic empowerment
Discussions regarding intellectual property, S. 1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, consumer privacy and data breach issues including S. 1897, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927, Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976 and S. 1193, Data Security and Breach Notification Act; S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Discussions regarding tire recall issues
Discussions with CFPB regarding Walmart financial services products Issues related to payments and payment security
Discussions related to H.R. 3304, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 and the delivery system for prescription drugs to active service members and their beneficiaries.
Discussions regarding Domestic Sourcing Initiative
Discussions related to concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determination, including Specialty Healthcare, 357 NLRB 83.
Discussions related to the Transpacific Partnership Agreement and Trade Promotion Authority Discussions regarding WTO Environmental Goods Agreement Discussions regarding WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement implementationDiscussions related to S. 662, to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities Discussions related to US-EU TTIP Negotiations Discussions regarding the Trade in Services Negotiations
Discussions regarding Walmart's nutrition initiative on reformulation, pricing, food deserts, and nutrition education Discussions regarding SNAP and WIC vendor issues, and nutrition labeling programs at Walmart. Provided progress updates on nutrition reformulation and discussed nutrition education for consumers Discussions regarding nutrition labeling issuesFY 2015 Agriculture/FDA Appropriations bill Discussed Walmart's $2 billion commitment to fight hunger Discussions regarding the sustainability of the Alaskan seafood industry
Discussions related to factory conditions abroad and corporate responsibility
Discussions regarding H.R. 3489/S. 2253, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market Discussions regarding S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 Discussions regarding auto enrollment to the ACA, H.R. 1254
Discussions regarding immigration issues
Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Discussions regarding tax extenders, S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014 Discussions regarding the Tax Reform Act of 2014 Discussions regarding S. 336/H.R. 684/S.743 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Discussions related to pseudoephedrine Discussions related to Medicare Part D, H.R. 4577
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, country of origin food labeling, WIC, SNAP, commodity programs and customer insights Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1497/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding seafood sustainability and sourcing
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding tax extenders Discussions regarding Tax Reform Act of 2014
Discussions regarding freight policy
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding payments issuesDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding financial services products and services with CFPB
Discussions regarding US-EU TTIP negotiations and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Trade Promotion Authority and apparel trade Discussions regarding Walmart/USAID Partnership Discussions regarding H.R. 3830, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Discussions regarding sourcing in Africa, AGOA Discussions regarding S. 1136, Tariff Preference Level Extension Act of 2013 and Nicaragua TPL extension in general Discussions regarding Walmart operations in international markets
Discussions related to Walmart's veteran hiring practices
Discussions relating to concerns with rulemakings by the NLRB, RIN 3142-AA08; concern with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determination, including Specialty Healthcare, 357 NLRB 83.
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions related to U.S. manufacturing
Discussions regarding preferred pharmacy networks Discussions regarding CMS Contract Year 2015 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule
Discussions regarding abusive patent litigation and intellectual property
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation Discussions regarding PL -111-148 HR 2575, Save Americas Workers Act of 2014H.R. 3489, to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Discussions of factory conditions overseas and responsible sourcing
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to Walmart's veteran hiring practices
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding H.J. Res 59, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 Discussions regarding H.R. 2775, a measure to end the government shutdown and extend the debt ceiling Discussions regarding H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding financial services with CFPB
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding customer insight studies
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions regarding factory standards Discussions regarding prospective dumping Discussions regarding transatlantic trade and investment partnership
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs in increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, vendor issues Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding customer insight studies
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology Agreement Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions regarding Walmart exports Discussions regarding factory standards Discussions related to Mexican tomatoes Discussions related to Russia PNTR H.R. 6156 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 Discussions regarding prospective dumping Discussions regarding ISA and data transfer issues Discussions related to FDI in India
General comprehensive immigration reform
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding APEC ministerial meeting Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions related to FDI in India Discussions regarding Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (RELIEF Act), H.R. 3210 Discussions regarding Walmart exports
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207, S. 3414) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding APEC Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions related to FDI in India Discussions regarding Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act (RELIEF Act), H.R. 3210
Discussions regarding comprehensive immigration reform
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through H.Con.Res. 112, 2013 Budget
2011 · third_quarter · 3A
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding super committee processDiscussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions regarding Senate Amendment 392 to S.782 regarding delay of interchange rulemaking Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues Discussions regarding the "mainstreet fairness bill" (not yet introduced) General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislationS. 365, Budget Control Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions regarding legislation amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): H.R. 1939 Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications Discussions regarding customer insight studies
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety and recall procedures S.3114, regarding recall notifications
2011 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreement International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal
2010 · fourth_quarter · 4A
S.3639 - Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S.3659 - SAFE Port Reauthorization Act H.R.2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S.3742 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions
Discussions related to possible legislation to require prescription release from certain healthcare service providers Draft Boucher bill 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
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave S. 3772, Paycheck Fairness Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions regarding climate change S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R.5280, The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
S.3639 - Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S.3659 - SAFE Port Reauthorization Act H.R.2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S.3742 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: interchange, derivatives issues, consumer protection H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Prospective antidumping system (no pending legislation)
H.R. 5234, PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010, to ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices S. 3114 - regarding recall notifications S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act S.3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, provisions related to the WIC program Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding Wal-mart's hunger initiative H.R. 5504, Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, provisions related to WIC program
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime S. 470, to combat organized retail crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandize H.R. 1166, the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 4011, Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009, to amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and to the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 -- corporate governance issues
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (several Senate bills) amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distributed Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Food Safety Education initiative regarding Companys food safety practices H.R. 2749, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398 the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill) eWIC issues
2009 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800 & S. 1041 in 110th Congress) Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act (H.R. 1644 & S. 969 in 110th Congress) H.R. 11 & S. 181, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act, Pub. Law No. 111-2 A bill to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes (S. 3209 in 110th Congress) Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (H.R. 1338 in 100th Congress) Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave (H.R. 1542 & S. 910 in 110th Congress)
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Digital television: Discussions related to conversion H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to Trade Adjustment Assistance
2009 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act -- data security FTC; Exploring Privacy, A Roundtable Series (December 7, 2009) Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 Administration initiatives seeking the participation of philanthropic companies and organizations in student achievement (K-16) and school reform/improvement: Department of Education Investing in Innovation fund; White House Office of Social Innovation Fund
2009 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices H.R. 2749, FDA Globalization Act of 2009, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398, the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program reauthorization and H.R. 1105 (FY 09 omnibus appropriations bill) - eWIC issues S. 2792, A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inpection Act to develop an effective sampling and testing program to test for E. coli 0157:H7 in boneless beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef components, and for other purposes
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues Senator Dodd discussion draft of finacial regulatory reform legislation: CFPA. derivitives issues Prepaid/gift card issues H.R. 3269, The Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes; VMT fees; container fees; Walmart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Miscellaneous tariff bills on artificial flowers: S. 2082 (floral sprays); S. 2083 (swags); S. 2084 (wreaths); S. 2599 (single-species bushes); S. 2600 (multi-species bushes); S. 2465 (arrangements); S. 2466 (floral stems); S. 2370 (clips); S. 2371 (picks); S. 2372 (candle rings)
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Discussions related to international operations and barriers to foreign investment in retail Discussions related to food security and agricultural development Discussions regarding bilateral investment treaties and the model BIT Discussions related to preference program reform H.R. 4101, New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preferences Act, and for other purposes
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues Relating to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act - issues related to cap & trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceeedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427 - to amend title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes - Average Manufacturer's Price H.R. 616 & S. 511 - to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals H.R. 1970 & S. 956 - to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacists from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (several Senate bills) amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distributed Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Wal-Marts experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
2009 · first_quarter · 1A
Tax reform issues, including proposals to repeal LIFO and deferral (H.R. 3970 in 110th Congress) Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress)
Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (H.R. 5546 & S. 3086 in 110th Congress) S. 470 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise H.R. 1166 The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes (H.R. 6248 in 110th Congress)
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiative Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues
2008 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 implementation H.R. 5635, the Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes S. 1178, Identity Theft Protection Act, a bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.
Interchange fees: H.R. 5546 & S. 3086, legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 corporate tax issues H.R. 6491 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 3434 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 6713 E-Fencing Enforcement At of 2008 to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 800 and S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 Family Medical Leave Act regulations H.R. 1644 and S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act of 2007 and S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 3209, to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes H.R. 6617 & S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through English Integration Act of 2008 Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 H.R. 1542 & S. 910, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiatives Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, and consumer rights to environmental attributes
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
Discussions regarding preferred pharmacy networks
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding APEC and supply chain issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Trade Promotion Authority and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program and Equal Futures Partnership Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding factory standards in Bangladesh Discussions regarding prospective dumping Discussions regarding Walmart/USAID Partnership
Discussions regarding freight policy
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Discussions related to workforce solutions to unemployment Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.Discussions regarding minimum wage and the Fair Minimum Wage Act (S. 460)
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification ActS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions related to the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA)
Discussions regarding the Convention for the Rights of People with Disabilities
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding financial services with CFPB
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Discussions related to domestic manufacturing
Discussions regarding patent abuse and intellectual property
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, country of origin food labeling, WIC, SNAP, commodity programs and customer insights Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1497/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding seafood sustainability and sourcing
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program and Equal Futures Partnership Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding factory standards Discussions regarding prospective dumping Discussions regarding Foreign Direct Investmenet in India Discussions regarding Walmart/USAID Partnership
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, commodity programs and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1947/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding seafood sustainability and sourcing
Discussions regarding H.J. Res 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution
Discussions related to Walmart's veteran hiring practices
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
Discussions regarding health care reform implementation, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending; Discussions regarding PL111-148,
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.
Discussions regarding freight policy
Discussions regarding preferred provider networks (no bill)
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions regarding patent abuse and intellectual property
Discussions regarding domestic sourcing and manufacturing announcement
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Discussions regarding retail sales practices, compliance, and background check process related to firearms transactions
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs and increasing local purchasesDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling, commodity programs and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, vendor issues Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food H.R. 1947/S.954, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Discussions regarding WIC vendor moratorium in California
General comprehensive immigration reform S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding customer insight studies
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
Discussions regarding domestic sourcing and manufacturing announcement
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions related to Wal-mart's veteran hiring practices
Discussions regarding freight policy
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues Discussions regarding conprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology AgreementDiscussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business Discussions related to FDI in India Discussions regarding factory standards Discussions regarding Mexican tomatoes Discussions regarding prospective dumping
Discussions regarding domestic sourcing and manufacturing announcement
General comprehensive immigration reform
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services productsDiscussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions related to Wal-mart's veteran hiring practices
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reformS.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Discussions regarding retail sales practices, compliance, and background check process related to firearms transactions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding pharmacy, health and wellness initiatives at Wal-mart S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - discussions regarding Federal agriculture programs from the consumer perspective, including sugar program reform and the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) Discussions regarding Walmart food sourcing and efforts to increase local sourcing Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, vendor issues Discussions regarding dairy policy issues related to the expiring program authorization H.R. 6083, the Agriculture Reform & Risk Management Act Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207, S. 3414) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug Discussions related to TRICARE
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB S. 3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers. Discussions regarding Walmart supplier standards and guest workers S. 3317/H.R. 5978 - Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2012
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations. H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding pharmacy, health and wellness initiatives at Wal-mart S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - discussions regarding Federal agriculture programs from the consumer perspective, including sugar program reform and the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) Discussions regarding Walmart food sourcing and efforts to increase local sourcing Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Discussions regarding animal agriculture and food supply chain issues
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures. Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers.
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act S. 1813, MAP-21; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through S. 1660, American Jobs Act
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas Discussions regarding pharmacy, health and wellness initiatives at Wal-mart S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 Discussions regarding Walmart food sourcing and efforts to increase local sourcing
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act S.J.Res 36, 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 election procedures.
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act S. 1813, MAP-21; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization Discussions regarding Chinese currency Participation in U.S. China Agricultural Symposium
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding legislation amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): H.R. 1939 Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medicationsDiscussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding organized retail crime (no legislation yet)
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced) Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreementsInternational Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832) Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investment in South Africa Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programsDiscussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety and recall procedures S.3114, regarding recall notifications
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding super committee process Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation S. 365, Budget Control Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 H.R. 3630 & H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced) Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (H.R. 3080, H.R.3079, H.R. 3078) Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832) Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security. Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced) Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (H.R. 3080, H.R.3079, H.R. 3078) Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832) Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investments overseas Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget Discussions regarding customs reauthorization
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding super committee process Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24 Discussions regarding CFPB
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207) Discussions regarding customer insight studies
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation S. 365, Budget Control Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 H.R. 3630 & H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding organized retail crime (no legislation yet)
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832) Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investment in South Africa Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619) Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety and recall procedures S.3114, regarding recall notifications
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding super committee process Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions regarding Senate Amendment 392 to S.782 regarding delay of interchange rulemaking Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues Discussions regarding the "mainstreet fairness bill" (not yet introduced) General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation S. 365, Budget Control Act S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced) Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83 H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues Discussions regarding the "mainstreet fairness bill" (not yet introduced) General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding legislation amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): H.R. 1939 Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Discussion of women's economic empowerment program Discussions regarding investment in South Africa Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215- AB79/RIN1245-AA03. H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave Discussions regarding Dukes v Wal-Mart
Discussions regarding Transportation bill (not yet introduced)
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment Discussions regarding Senate Amendment 392 to S.782 regarding delay of interchange rulemaking
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding Transportation bill (not yet introduced)
Discussions regarding legislation amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding release of prescriptions for pet medications
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations Discussions regarding legislation to provide paid sick leave (no bill number)
Discussions regarding the problem of organized retail crime
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreement International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement GSP Renewal
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 General discussions regarding financial services products
Discussions regarding legislation amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce Discussions regarding release of prescriptions for pet medications
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
Discussions regarding Transportation bill (not yet introduced)
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs Discussions regarding food sourcing programs Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations Discussions regarding legislation to provide paid sick leave (no bill number)
Discussions regarding the problem of organized retail crime
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 5932, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Discussions regarding climate change S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R.5280, The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically interchange General discussions regarding financial services products
H.R. 5234, PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010, to ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, Women's Infants, and Children Program, Nutrition S. 510, Food Safety Modernization Act S.3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, provisions related to the WIC program Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding Walmart's hunger initiative H.R. 5504, Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, provisions related to WIC program
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S.1315, Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 S.369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
Issues related to highway reauthorization Discussions regarding Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Issues related to transportation of hazardous materials Discussion regarding transportation safety including distracted driving issues
S.3134/H.R.2378, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 Discussions related to trade and development in Haiti International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Discussions regarding U.S. Mexico trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security Discussions regarding Conflict Minerals Rule Discussions on Customs Modernization bill S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. P.L. 111-205 General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding tax reform outlook H.R.5660 - Main Street Fairness Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically interchange General discussions regarding financial services products
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. P.L. 111-205 General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform Discussions regarding tax reform outlook H.R.5660 - Main Street Fairness Act
H.R. 5932, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
Discussions related to possible legislation to require prescription release from certain healthcare service providers Draft Boucher bill 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
H.R. 5234, PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010, to ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave S. 3772, Paycheck Fairness Act
S.3134/H.R.2378, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 Discussions related to trade and development in Haiti International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Discussions regarding U.S. Mexico trucking dispute Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial Discussions regarding food development and security Discussions regarding Conflict Minerals Rule Discussions on Customs Modernization bill S. 1027, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S.1315, Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 S.369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
Issues related to highway reauthorization Discussions regarding Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Issues related to transportation of hazardous materials Discussion regarding transportation safety including distracted driving issues
Discussions regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, Women's Infants, and Children Program, Nutrition S. 510, Food Safety Modernization Act S.3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, provisions related to the WIC program Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding Walmart's hunger initiative H.R. 5504, Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, provisions related to WIC program
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Issues related to highway reauthorization Discussions regarding Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Issues related to transportation of hazardous materials Discussion regarding transportation safety including distracted driving issues
H.R. 5234, PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010, to ensure transparency and proper operation of pharmacy benefit managers Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
Discussions regarding climate change S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R.5280, The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay S.1315, Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 S.369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
S.3639 - Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2010 S.3659 - SAFE Port Reauthorization Act H.R.2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S.3742 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions
H.R.5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 S.3134/H.R.2378, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 Discussions related to trade and development in Haiti International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations Discussions regarding U.S. Mexico trucking dispute S.1606/H.R.4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 Discussions regarding WTO negotiations Discussions regarding Electronic Product Code Discussions related to China and Asia operations Discussion regarding ethical standards program Discussions regarding U.S. suppliers in connection with exports Discussion related to India FDI Discussions regarding APEC 2010 Ministerial
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave Discussions regarding nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board
Discussions related to possible legislation to require prescription release from certain healthcare service providers 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
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
Discussions regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, Women's Infants, and Children Program, Nutrition S.3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, provisions related to the WIC program Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation) Discussions regarding Walmart's hunger initiative H.R. 5504, Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, provisions related to WIC program
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform H.R.5660 - Main Street Fairness Act H.R.5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R.1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, provisions regarding tax-related revenue S.3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 H.R.5893 - Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supply chain greenhouse gas emissions S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects
Issues related to highway reauthorization Discussions regarding Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Issues related to transportation of hazardous materials Discussion regarding transportation safety including distracted driving issues
Issues regarding cadmium in children's jewelry (no specific legislation) Discussions related to possible legislation to require prescription release from certain healthcare service providers
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D S.1315, Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 S.369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave Discussions regarding nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues, corporate governance and gift card provisions H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
S. 2978, a bill to extend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, to extend trade preferences made available to Haiti under that Act, to encourage foreign investment in Haiti, and other purposes Discussions related to 2010 Trade agenda, including U.S. exports Discussions related to trade preferances for Haiti Discussions regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility Discussions on India and Foreign Direct Investment International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements Discussions regarding supply chain security issues S. 3134, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations H.R 5160/S. 3275, the Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 H.R. 4128, the Conflict Minerals Trade Act Discussions regarding food security and development Discussions on job creation and investment
Discussions regarding climate change Discussions regarding supply chain greenhouse gas emissions Issues related to the Toxic Substances Control Act H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes; VMT fees; container fees; Walmart's trucking fleet and logistics operations; prospective dumping system
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act -- data security Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
Miscellaneous tariff bills on artificial flowers: S. 2082 (floral sprays); S. 2083 (swags); S. 2084 (wreaths); S. 2599 (single-species bushes); S. 2600 (multi-species bushes); S. 2465 (arrangements); S. 2466 (floral stems); S. 2370 (clips); S. 2371 (picks); S. 2372 (candle rings)
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Supply chain greehouse gas reductions S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
FY 2011 Administration budget proposal -- international tax issues, LIFO repeal provisions Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress) H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, HIRE Act
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, domestic emergency preparedness and readiness issues, DHS reauthorization General education on Walmart's global supply chain security program
H.R. 3108, Medication Therapy Management; H.R. 1970, Pharmacy and Optical Medicare Part B Surety Bond H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872, The Helath Care and Education Affordablity Reconciliation Act
Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles H.R. 4796, Medicare Secondary Payment Enhancement Act S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families General health care legislative reform -- policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal); S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees; S. 1679 (HELP Committee passed bill); H.R. 3962 (House-passed bill); managers' amendments from Senate and House leadership H.R. 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the grwoth in health care spending, and other purposes
S. 2978, a bill to extend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, to extend trade preferences made available to Haiti under that Act, to encourage foreign investment in Haiti, and other purposes Discussions related to 2010 Trade agenda Discussions related to trade preferances for Haiti Discussions related to apparel sourcing Discussions related to ITC study on investment Discussions regarding labor conditions and supply chain responsibility Discussions regarding Walmart experts and small business engagement Discussions on India and Foreign Direct Investment Discussions regarding bilateral investment treaties and the model BIT Discussions related to Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preferences Act, and for other purposes International Trade, Panama/Columbia Free Trade Agreements H.R. 3012 TRADE Act of 2009
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices S. 3114 - regarding recall notifications S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program reauthorization and H.R. 1105 (FY 09 omnibus appropriations bill) - eWIC issues
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
H.R. 2382, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009/Senator Dodd's amendment of financial regulatory reform legislation: CFPA. derivitives issues, corporate governance, and gift card issues Discussion regarding FTC rulemaking authority
Issues related to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Wal-Marts experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes, VMT fees; container fees; WMTs trucking fleet and logistics operations
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles H.R. 2641 and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families H.R. 1427 & H.R. 1548, bills to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes General health care reform: Senate Finance Committee proposal (policy options, financing policy options, and delivery system reform options); Senate HELP Committee proposal (Affordable Health Choices Act no bill number yet); House proposals from Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees)
H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment system H.R. 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 470 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1166 The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 corporate governance issues
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act (H.R. 1644 & S. 969 in 110th Congress; no bill number in 111th Congress) H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
Issues related to Companys domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Digital television: Discussions related to conversion Discussions related to preference program reform Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to customs modernization Discussions related to the Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes
FY 2010 Administration budget proposal international tax and LIFO repeal provisions Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress)
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427 to amend title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price H.R. 616 & S. 511 to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals H.R. 1970 & S. 956 to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiative Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues
Legislation to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes (H.R. 6248 in 110th Congress)
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price
Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change
H.R. 1398 the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 759 FDA Globalization Act of 20 Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill) eWIC issues
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program Good Samaritan legislative issues Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act (no bill introduced in 111th Congress to date)
Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (H.R. 5546 & S. 3086 in 110th Congress) S. 470 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise H.R. 1166 The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to health information technology policy and COBRA expansion ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage General Medicare secondary payer issues Health care whitepaper (Senator Baucus) Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse
Tax reform issues, including proposals to repeal LIFO and deferral (H.R. 3970 in 110th Congress) Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress)
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Wal-Marts experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes; VMT fees; container fees; Walmart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Issues related to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
Miscellaneous tariff bills on artificial flowers: S. 2082 (floral sprays); S. 2083 (swags); S. 2084 (wreaths); S. 2599 (single-species bushes); S. 2600 (multi-species bushes); S. 2465 (arrangements); S. 2466 (floral stems); S. 2370 (clips); S. 2371 (picks); S. 2372 (candle rings)
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, domestic emergency preparedness and readiness issues, DHS reauthorization General education on Walmart's global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Eficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Discussions related to international operations and barriers to foreign investment in retail Discussions related to food security and agricultural development Discussions regarding bilateral investment treaties and the model BIT Discussions related to preference program reform H.R. 4101, New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preferences Act, and for other purposes
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues Senator Dodd discussion draft of finacial regulatory reform legislation: CFPA. derivitives issues Prepaid/gift card issues H.R. 3269, The Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
ERISA preemption of state laws on helath benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families General health care legislative reform -- policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal); S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees; S. 1679 (HELP Committee passed bill); H.R. 3962 (House-passed bill); managers' amendments from Senate and House leadership H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act & S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families and Businesses Act, to ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers or the public at risk
FY 2010 Administration budget proposal -- international tax issues, LIFO repeal provisions, and Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in the 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress) H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009
S. 1232, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No, 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices H.R. 2749, FDA Globalization Act of 2009, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398, the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program reauthorization and H.R. 1105 (FY 09 omnibus appropriations bill) - eWIC issues S. 2792, A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inpection Act to develop an effective sampling and testing program to test for E. coli 0157:H7 in boneless beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef components, and for other purposes
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime S. 470, to combat organized retail crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandize H.R. 1166, the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 4011, Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009, to amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and to the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 -- corporate governance issues
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
ERISA preemption of state laws on helath benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families General health care legislative reform -- policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal); S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees; S. 1679 (HELP Committee passed bill); H.R. 3962 (House-passed bill); managers' amendments from Senate and House leadership H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act & S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families and Businesses Act, to ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers or the public at risk
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime S. 470, to combat organized retail crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandize H.R. 1166, the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 4011, Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009, to amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and to the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 -- corporate governance issues
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes; VMT fees; container fees; Walmart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No, 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act -- data security FTC; Exploring Privacy, A Roundtable Series (December 7, 2009) Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
Issues related to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
S. 1232, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 Discussions related to international operations and barriers to foreign investment in retail Discussions related to food security and agricultural development Discussions regarding bilateral investment treaties and the model BIT Discussions related to preference program reform H.R. 4101, New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 4284, to extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preferences Act, and for other purposes
Miscellaneous tariff bills on artificial flowers: S. 2082 (floral sprays); S. 2083 (swags); S. 2084 (wreaths); S. 2599 (single-species bushes); S. 2600 (multi-species bushes); S. 2465 (arrangements); S. 2466 (floral stems); S. 2370 (clips); S. 2371 (picks); S. 2372 (candle rings)
FY 2010 Administration budget proposal -- international tax issues, LIFO repeal provisions, and Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in the 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress) H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 Administration initiatives seeking the participation of philanthropic companies and organizations in student achievement (K-16) and school reform/improvement: Department of Education Investing in Innovation fund; White House Office of Social Innovation Fund
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, domestic emergency preparedness and readiness issues, DHS reauthorization General education on Walmart's global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Eficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 1232, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes
Issues related to Company's domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009: CFPA, derivatives issues Senator Dodd discussion draft of finacial regulatory reform legislation: CFPA. derivitives issues Prepaid/gift card issues H.R. 3269, The Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
FY 2010 Administration budget proposal -- international tax issues, LIFO repeal provisions, and Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in the 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress) H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009
H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandize Education to federal law enforcement regarding the problem of organized retail crime S. 470, to combat organized retail crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandize H.R. 1166, the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009, to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 4011, Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009, to amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and to the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted or taken by fraud H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 -- corporate governance issues
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act -- data security FTC; Exploring Privacy, A Roundtable Series (December 7, 2009) Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 Administration initiatives seeking the participation of philanthropic companies and organizations in student achievement (K-16) and school reform/improvement: Department of Education Investing in Innovation fund; White House Office of Social Innovation Fund
ERISA preemption of state laws on helath benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage H.R. 2641, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families General health care legislative reform -- policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal); S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees; S. 1679 (HELP Committee passed bill); H.R. 3962 (House-passed bill); managers' amendments from Senate and House leadership H.R. 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act & S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families and Businesses Act, to ensure that American workers are able to follow, without financial harm, the recommendations of their employer and public health authorities to stay home when they have symptoms of a contagious disease that may put co-workers, customers or the public at risk
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act -- issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to envirnonmental attributes, green jobs and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No, 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) -- amendments to Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distrbuted Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Food Safety -- Education initiative regarding Company's food safety practices H.R. 2749, FDA Globalization Act of 2009, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398, the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program reauthorization and H.R. 1105 (FY 09 omnibus appropriations bill) - eWIC issues S. 2792, A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inpection Act to develop an effective sampling and testing program to test for E. coli 0157:H7 in boneless beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef components, and for other purposes
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, domestic emergency preparedness and readiness issues, DHS reauthorization General education on Walmart's global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Eficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide sick leave H.R. 3249 & S. 1478, Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act - issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects National Action Plan on Demand Response S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (and related Senate bills) - amendments to the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act regarding net metering and interconnection; Distributed Generation amendment to the Renewable Electric Standard
Cargo security, C-PAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Company's global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act General education on Company's emergency preparedness and response
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Company's health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage H.R. 2641 and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families H.R. 1427 & H.R. 1548, bills to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes. General health care legislative reform: policy options, financing policy options, delivery system reform options, and employer responsibility; America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee proposal), S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes; House proposals from Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor committees
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes Issues related to Company's financial service offerings H.R. 3269, The Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to Section 421 safeguard cases Digital televsion: Discussion related to conversion Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to the Panama and Columbia Free Trade Agreements S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 Customs modernization and Walmart's customs processes Discussion of bilateral relations with Russia and international operations
H.R. 1173 - Organized Retail Crime Act - to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 470 - to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1166 - The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange Fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - corporate governance issues
Food Safety - Education initiative regarding Walmart's food safety practices H.R. 2749, FDA Globalization Act of 2009, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398 - the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill)- eWIC issues
FY2010 Administration budget proposal - international tax, LIFO repeal provisions, and Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extend as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress)
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes, VMT fees; container fees; Company's trucking fleet and logistics operations
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on privacy and online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Company's experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Issues related to Companys domestic and international sustainability agenda, including its China Sustainability Initiative Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects Water issues: water reclamation; storm water runoff; water efficiency
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics, health information technology, and health care reform principles H.R. 2641 and other general Medicare secondary payer issues Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse S. 1152 & H.R. 2460, The Healthy Families Act, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families H.R. 1427 & H.R. 1548, bills to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes General health care reform: Senate Finance Committee proposal (policy options, financing policy options, and delivery system reform options); Senate HELP Committee proposal (Affordable Health Choices Act no bill number yet); House proposals from Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees)
H.R. 2383, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no bill)
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program H.R. 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization: truck size and weight; gasoline taxes, VMT fees; container fees; WMTs trucking fleet and logistics operations
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Digital television: Discussions related to conversion Discussions related to preference program reform Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 1318/1886, H.R. 2410 & S. 496, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Discussions related to customs modernization Discussions related to the Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act (H.R. 1644 & S. 969 in 110th Congress; no bill number in 111th Congress) H.R. 2460 & S. 1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
FY 2010 Administration budget proposal international tax and LIFO repeal provisions Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress) Sales and use taxes on interstate transactions (S. 34 and H.R. 3396 in the 110th Congress)
Food Safety Education initiative regarding Companys food safety practices H.R. 2749, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes H.R. 1398 the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill) eWIC issues
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427 to amend title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price H.R. 616 & S. 511 to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals H.R. 1970 & S. 956 to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
H.R. 2695 & S. 1212, Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment system H.R. 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 470 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1166 The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property H.R. 627 & S. 414, Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009/Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009/Credit CARD Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2861, Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009 & S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009 corporate governance issues
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 1398 the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 759 FDA Globalization Act of 20 Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill) eWIC issues
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Wal-Marts experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to health information technology policy and COBRA expansion ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage General Medicare secondary payer issues Health care whitepaper (Senator Baucus) Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiative Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Digital television: Discussions related to conversion H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to Trade Adjustment Assistance
Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program Good Samaritan legislative issues Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act (no bill introduced in 111th Congress to date)
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price
Legislation to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks, and for other purposes (H.R. 6248 in 110th Congress)
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800 & S. 1041 in 110th Congress) Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act (H.R. 1644 & S. 969 in 110th Congress) H.R. 11 & S. 181, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act, Pub. Law No. 111-2 A bill to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes (S. 3209 in 110th Congress) Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (H.R. 1338 in 100th Congress) Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave (H.R. 1542 & S. 910 in 110th Congress)
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 1548 & S. 1427, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price
Interchange fees: legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems (H.R. 5546 & S. 3086 in 110th Congress) S. 470 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 1173 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise H.R. 1166 The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 - to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
H.R. 1398 the Labeling Education and Nutrition (LEAN) Act of 2009 S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 759 FDA Globalization Act of 20 Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program reauthorization & H.R. 1105 (FY09 omnibus appropriations bill) eWIC issues
Tax reform issues, including proposals to repeal LIFO and deferral (H.R. 3970 in 110th Congress) Energy Efficient Buildings Deduction (extended as part of H.R. 6049, extenders legislation in 110th Congress)
S. 730, Affordable Footwear Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Digital television: Discussions related to conversion H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to Trade Adjustment Assistance
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, provisions related to health information technology policy and COBRA expansion ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 391 & H.R. 1321, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage General Medicare secondary payer issues Health care whitepaper (Senator Baucus) Public-private partnership with ONDCP to raise awareness to combat drug abuse
Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5 clean technology issues Potential amendment to Pub. L. No. 111-5 for aggregation of sites for renewable projects S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 & S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (Boxer substitute) Dingell-Boucher discussion draft bill on climate change
Cargo security, C-TPAT, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program Good Samaritan legislative issues Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act (no bill introduced in 111th Congress to date)
Digital Television Consumer Relief Act (H.R. 5635 in 110th Congress), a bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Discussions on online behavioral advertising legislation Discussions on Wal-Marts experience as a retailer with DTV coupon redemption and availability of boxes
H.R. 1409 & S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800 & S. 1041 in 110th Congress) Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act (H.R. 1644 & S. 969 in 110th Congress) H.R. 11 & S. 181, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act, Pub. Law No. 111-2 A bill to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes (S. 3209 in 110th Congress) Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (H.R. 1338 in 100th Congress) Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave (H.R. 1542 & S. 910 in 110th Congress)
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 3385 Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 3610 to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety systems H.R. 5904 to establish new procedures and requirements to improve food safety; applies to domestic and imported food products
H.R. 800 and S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 Family Medical Leave Act regulations H.R. 1644 and S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act of 2007 and S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 3209, to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes H.R. 6617 & S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through English Integration Act of 2008 Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 H.R. 1542 & S. 910, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
H.R. 3700 & S. 1951, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price H.R. 5839, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs
Cargo security, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program
H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings H.R. 3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3237, Smart Grid Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues relating to energy efficiency, renewables, demand response, decoupling, smart grid, advanced metering, transmission grid, competitive markets, EPACT05 proceedings, construction work in progress, and consumer rights to environmental attributes
H.R. 5635, Digital Television Consumer Relief Act. A bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Outreach on online behavioral advertising legislation
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiatives Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, and consumer rights to environmental attributes
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage Health care legislative proposal of Senator Baucus
Public Law 110-246, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419 and S. 2302): Food Stamp Program expansion and modernization; Country of Origin Labeling; and catfish.
H.R. 7222 to Extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, a bill to renew the Andean and Generalized System of Preferences program Possible legislation on Generalized System of Preferences Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5635 - Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Opposed reinstatement of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Customs rules of origin changes Enhanced market access for investment in China & India H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program
H.R.6248, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks
H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3735, to extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations S. 271, to provide shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain improvements to retail space H.R. 3312, to extend work opportunity tax credit for Hurricane Katrina employees H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 S.34 and H.R. 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1591, the Small Business Work Opportunity and Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 -- efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 tax provisions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage Health care legislative proposal of Senator Baucus
H.R. 3700 & S. 1951, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price H.R. 5839, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs
Interchange fees: H.R. 5546 & S. 3086, legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 corporate tax issues H.R. 6491 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 3434 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 6713 E-Fencing Enforcement At of 2008 to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property
Public Law 110-246, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419 and S. 2302): Food Stamp Program expansion and modernization; Country of Origin Labeling; and catfish.
H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3735, to extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations S. 271, to provide shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain improvements to retail space H.R. 3312, to extend work opportunity tax credit for Hurricane Katrina employees H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 S.34 and H.R. 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1591, the Small Business Work Opportunity and Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 -- efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 tax provisions
Cargo security, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program
H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 implementation H.R. 5635, the Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes S. 1178, Identity Theft Protection Act, a bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.
S. 3385 Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 3610 to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety systems H.R. 5904 to establish new procedures and requirements to improve food safety; applies to domestic and imported food products
H.R. 5635, Digital Television Consumer Relief Act. A bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Outreach on online behavioral advertising legislation
H.R.6248, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks
H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings H.R. 3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3237, Smart Grid Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues relating to energy efficiency, renewables, demand response, decoupling, smart grid, advanced metering, transmission grid, competitive markets, EPACT05 proceedings, construction work in progress, and consumer rights to environmental attributes
H.R. 7222 to Extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, a bill to renew the Andean and Generalized System of Preferences program Possible legislation on Generalized System of Preferences Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5635 - Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Opposed reinstatement of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Customs rules of origin changes Enhanced market access for investment in China & India H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office