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Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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PIERCE COUNTY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MA
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
Source: Senate LDA
| GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DIST NO 2 |
| 7 |
| 1999–2004 |
| U S MARITIME COALITION | 7 | 1999–2007 |
| WABTEC CORP | 7 | 2002–2007 |
| AMERICAN INTL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN | 6 | 2005–2006 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THERAPEUTIC RADIOLOGY & ONCOLOGY | 6 | 2001–2004 |
| BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | 6 | 2003–2007 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | 6 | 2004–2007 |
| PIERCE COUNTY | 6 | 2005–2007 |
| ANDERSON COUNTY SC | 5 | 2005–2007 |
| BROWN-FORMAN CORP | 5 | 2002–2004 |
| LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC | 5 | 2005–2007 |
| AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | 4 | 2006–2007 |
| BAY AREA MEDICAL CENTER | 4 | 2003–2004 |
| COALITION FOR ENCRYPTION REFORM (ACP) | 4 | 2002–2003 |
| MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS OF AMERICA | 4 | 2002–2003 |
| MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP | 4 | 2002 |
| NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2006–2007 |
| NEXTENERGY | 4 | 2002–2003 |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP | 4 | 2005–2007 |
| TETRA TECH FW INC | 4 | 2003–2005 |
| ANMED HEALTH | 3 | 2004–2005 |
| ARVIN MERITOR INC | 3 | 2004 |
| BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY | 3 | 2003–2004 |
| C-TRAN | 3 | 2005 |
| CITY OF CHARLESTON SC | 3 | 2004–2006 |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| NANODYNAMICS | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE | 3 | 1999–2001 |
| OFFICIAL COMM OF UNSECURED CREDITORS OF GLOBAL CROSSING | 3 | 2003–2004 |
| SEATTLE POPULAR MONORAIL AUTHORITY | 3 | 2003–2004 |
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE | 3 | 1999 |
| T-MOBILE USA | 3 | 2000–2001 |
| THAI GEM & JEWELRY TRADERS ASSN | 3 | 2006 |
| WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | 2002–2004 |
| WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| BATES UNIFORM FOOTWEAR | 2 | 2004 |
| DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| EMISPHERE TECHNOLOGIES INC | 2 | 2003 |
| FEI COMPANY | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| FOSTER WHEELER CORP | 2 | 2002–2003 |
| GRAND STRAND BUSINESS ASSN | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. | 2 | 2002–2003 |
| KB HOLDINGS | 2 | 1999–2000 |
| MAERSK INC | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| MALDEN MILLS INDUSTRIES | 2 | 2004 |
| MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL INC F/K/A CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I) | 2 | 2005–2006 |
| OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA) | 2 | 2006 |
| PPL CORP | 2 | 2000 |
| SMITH MORRIS | 2 | 2005 |
| STARZ LLC | 2 | 2003–2004 |
| TOWN OF LEXINGTON SC | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | 2 | 2004 |
| TrueBlue, Inc. | 2 | 2005 |
| AIR TRANSPORT ASSN OF AMERICA | 1 | 2003 |
| AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2003 |
| DREDGING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA | 1 | 2003 |
| FEDERAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 1 | 2003 |
| FLUOR CORP | 1 | 1999 |
| GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC | 1 | 2003 |
| LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2005 |
| LAKE ERIE MARINE TRADES ASSN | 1 | 2003 |
| MICHIGAN BOATING INDUSTRIES ASSN | 1 | 2003 |
| NANOSYS | 1 | 2007 |
| NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2003 |
| NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE | 1 | 2003 |
| PITNEY BOWES | 1 | 2003 |
| TATE & LYLE NORTH AMERICAN SUGARS | 1 | 2001 |
| UNIV OF TENNESSEE | 1 | 2004 |
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement (TREE) Act of 2007
Client: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement (TREE) Act of 2007
Client: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland, including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2007
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1125 and HR 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, lobbied for bill.
Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
HR 2436 and S 1199, Nanotechnology in the Schools Act, nanotech education initiative. HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Possible technical correction to make it easier for small businesses to qualify for the section 199 deduction. Tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including an extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings, as in the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6 and in HR 2776. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland, including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
Client: OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2008, Title VII, Oil Pollution Prevention. S 1499, Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007, all provisions. General legislative activity relating to shipping and ship operations. HR 3074, Transportation-HUD FY2008 Appropriations, provisions relating to the funding of the Maritime Security Program. HR 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1125 and HR 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, lobbied for bill.
HR 2436 and S 1199, Nanotechnology in the Schools Act, nanotech education initiative. HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Water Resources Development Act of 2007
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Inclusion of project authorization in the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, HR 1495 and S 1248. General issues relating to water policy.
Energy Savings Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Proposals to increase the efficiency of federal buildings, including proposals included in HR 6, S. 1321, and S 1419.
Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Proposals to increase the efficiency of federal buildings, including proposals included in HR 6, S. 1321, and S 1419.
Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2008
Client: OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2008, Title VII, Oil Pollution Prevention. S 1499, Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007, all provisions. General legislative activity relating to shipping and ship operations. HR 3074, Transportation-HUD FY2008 Appropriations, provisions relating to the funding of the Maritime Security Program. HR 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Client: MAERSK INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2008, and S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Maritime Security Program; HR 3074/S 1789, FY 2008 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Act.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Project funding in HR 2643/S 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 and HR 2641/S 1751, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 3043 and S 1710, Pursue Federal Funding for FY08 Labor, HHS Appropriations bills, Higher Education Act Issues, FIPSE, and Olympic Scholarships.
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Project funding in HR 2643/S 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 and HR 2641/S 1751, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: FEI COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: MAERSK INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2008, and S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Maritime Security Program; HR 3074/S 1789, FY 2008 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Act.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: ANDERSON COUNTY SC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 3074 and S 1789, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act; Appropriations for road improvements for Phase II of Tri County Technical College Anderson County campus.
HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 -- funding and other incentives for train control technology.
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Client: OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2008, Title VII, Oil Pollution Prevention. S 1499, Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007, all provisions. General legislative activity relating to shipping and ship operations. HR 3074, Transportation-HUD FY2008 Appropriations, provisions relating to the funding of the Maritime Security Program. HR 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Client: U S MARITIME COALITION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the U.S. to allow non-U.S. built, owned, or documented vessels to transport merchandise or passengers between two U.S. ports or place or to provide maritime services in U.S. waters. Executive Agency Issues: Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services. Congressional Issues: HR 2830 and S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007
Client: STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 349, Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007, work opportunity tax credit provision and tax treatment of deferred compensation.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland, including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Client: FEI COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 2436 and S 1199, Nanotechnology in the Schools Act, nanotech education initiative. HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Client: FEI COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Project funding in HR 2643/S 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 and HR 2641/S 1751, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Crimson H-EXL.
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Project funding in HR 2643/S 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 and HR 2641/S 1751, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 3043 and S 1710, Pursue Federal Funding for FY08 Labor, HHS Appropriations bills, Higher Education Act Issues, FIPSE, and Olympic Scholarships.
HR 3074 and S 1789, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act; Appropriations for road improvements for Phase II of Tri County Technical College Anderson County campus.
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county.
HR 5970, Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006; HR 6111, Tax Relief & Health Care Act of 2006; proposals to improve the tax treatment of income from the production of timber (S 1791, HR 3883).
High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2006
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S. 3591, standards for federal buildings.
Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006
Client: PORT OF SEATTLE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S 3658, Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006, Titles II and IV; U.S.-Korean Free Trade Agreement, and international trade, and Customs issues.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006
Client: WABTEC CORP · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
S. 3742, funding and other incentives for train control technology.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Monitored proposals to reform the U.S. tax system, and HR 4297 and S 2020, the "Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005." S 3742, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006
Water Resources Development Act of 2005
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Energy & Water Development Appropriations; Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations; and Water Resources Development Act (HR 2864/S 728) project funding.
Water Resources Development Act of 2005
Client: WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Energy & Water Development Appropriations; Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations; and Water Resources Development Act (HR 2864/S 728) project funding.
HR 4939, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery 2006, clarification of funding for overlay train control project. HR 2047 and S 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. HR 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005, at-risk pensions. P.L.109-59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity-LU Act of 2005, Public Private Partnerships. HR 913, FASB, monitored bill dealing with FASB's treatment of stock options. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored proposals to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Monitored trade developments. HR 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Client: NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Possible changes to S 189, 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development act, nanotechnology education.
21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Client: NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Possible changes to S 189, 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development act, nanotechnology education.
HR 4939, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery 2006, clarification of funding for overlay train control project. HR 2047 and S 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. HR 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005, at-risk pensions. P.L.109-59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity-LU Act of 2005, Public Private Partnerships. HR 913, FASB, monitored bill dealing with FASB's treatment of stock options. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored proposals to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Monitored trade developments. HR 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Homeland Emergency Responders Organization Act of 2002
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 4939, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery 2006, clarification of funding for overlay train control project. HR 2047 and S 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. HR 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005, at-risk pensions. P.L.109-59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity-LU Act of 2005, Public Private Partnerships. HR 913, FASB, monitored bill dealing with FASB's treatment of stock options. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored proposals to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Monitored trade developments. HR 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
To amend the Internal Revenue Code to modify eligibility criteria for certain empowerment zone designations.
Client: MAERSK INC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 5122, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2007, and S 2766, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, Maritime Security Program; HR 5567, FY 2007 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Act.
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Preceptor Pilot Program Act
Client: BNSF RAILWAY CO · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 4939, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery 2006, clarification of funding for overlay train control project. HR 2047 and S 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. HR 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005, at-risk pensions. P.L.109-59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity-LU Act of 2005, Public Private Partnerships. HR 913, FASB, monitored bill dealing with FASB's treatment of stock options. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored proposals to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Monitored trade developments. HR 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Preceptor Pilot Program Act
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations bill (HR 5672; no Senate bill number) for a wireless broadband study for emergency response and public safety programs. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 5427; no Senate bill number) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Transportation/Treasury/Judiciary/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 5576; no Senate bill number) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Preceptor Pilot Program Act
Client: ANDERSON COUNTY SC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the district of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 206; Appropriations for safety improvements for bridges in Anderson County, South Carolina.
To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years.
Client: NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
HR 5647, Pursue Federal Funding for FY07 Labor, HHS Appropriations bills, Higher Education Act Issues, FIPSE, and Olympic Scholarships.
Protecting Priorities and Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations bill (HR 5672; no Senate bill number) for a wireless broadband study for emergency response and public safety programs. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 5427; no Senate bill number) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Transportation/Treasury/Judiciary/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 5576; no Senate bill number) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Congressional Issues: H.R. 889, S. 1280, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2006. Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States to allow non-U.S. built, owned, or documented vessels to transport merchandise or passengers between two U.S. ports or place or to provide maritime Services in U.S. waters. Executive issues: Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services.
Katrina Emergency Relief Act of 2005
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 3550 Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act; American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. S. 1072, Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. Brownfields legislation.
H.R. 516, S.5, Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005
Client: PIERCE COUNTY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Obtain Federal funding in HR 3/S. 732 for two transportation projects in County.
Obtain Federal funding in HR 3/S. 732 for two transportation projects in County.
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001
Client: JACKSON LABORATORY THE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, Title III, Projects for Bus and Bus-Related facilities.
H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users and H.R. 3058, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, transportation funding for Mansfield, CT and North Augusta, SC area projects.
H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users and H.R. 3058, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, appropriations for safety improvements for bridges in Anderson County, South Carolina.
American Traveler's Assistance Act
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 3550 Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act; American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. S. 1072, Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. Brownfields legislation.
To suspend temporarily the duty on 50% Amine neutralized phosphated polyester polymer, 50% Solvesso 100.
Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 3550 Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act; American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. S. 1072, Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003, seek to include provisions to improve transportation projects. Brownfields legislation.
H.R. 1815 and S. 1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, DOD's Environmental Cleanup Programs and Environmental Management Program. H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, DOE's Environmental Management Program and Army Corps of Engineers Water projects. H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005, title VI. H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, section 6022. Executive Branch Actions: DOE's Environmental Management and NNSA procurements, specifically the River Corridor Closure solicitation at Hanford (DE-RP06-04R614655).
H.R. 1737, Asbestos Victims' Compensation Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 2290, FAIR Act of 2004, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill.
H.R. 1815 and S. 1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, DOD's Environmental Cleanup Programs and Environmental Management Program. H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, DOE's Environmental Management Program and Army Corps of Engineers Water projects. H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005, title VI. H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, section 6022. Executive Branch Actions: DOE's Environmental Management and NNSA procurements, specifically the River Corridor Closure solicitation at Hanford (DE-RP06-04R614655).
Make contacts regarding FCC's plug and play proceeding and its characterization of subscription video-on-demand services for purposes of determining consumer copying rights. Make contacts on possible legislation dealing with cable rates. Proposed amendment to H.R. 4518, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, to encourage cable and satellite carriers to offer programming on an a la carte basis. H.R. 2825, Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003, possible amendments to expand must-carry requirements. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, provisions on broadcast indecency and violence. H.R. 3717 and S. 2056, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, provisions on broadcast indecency. H.R. 2391 and S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, provisions on use of camcorders in movie theaters.
H.R. 1815 and S. 1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, DOD's Environmental Cleanup Programs and Environmental Management Program. H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, DOE's Environmental Management Program and Army Corps of Engineers Water projects. H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005, title VI. H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, section 6022. Executive Branch Actions: DOE's Environmental Management and NNSA procurements, specifically the River Corridor Closure solicitation at Hanford (DE-RP06-04R614655).
Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003
Client: STARZ LLC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Make contacts regarding FCC's plug and play proceeding and its characterization of subscription video-on-demand services for purposes of determining consumer copying rights. Make contacts on possible legislation dealing with cable rates. Proposed amendment to H.R. 4518, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, to encourage cable and satellite carriers to offer programming on an a la carte basis. H.R. 2825, Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003, possible amendments to expand must-carry requirements. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, provisions on broadcast indecency and violence. H.R. 3717 and S. 2056, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, provisions on broadcast indecency. H.R. 2391 and S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, provisions on use of camcorders in movie theaters.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits to its pre-1985 level.
Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORP · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R.2950, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits to its pre-1985 level. H.R. 4520, The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the base and repatriation provisions. Monitor for any legislation affecting the Section 5010 Wine Credit.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits to its pre-1985 level.
Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORP · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R.2950, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits to its pre-1985 level. H.R. 4520, The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the base period and repatriation provisions. Monitor for any legislation affecting the Section 5010 Wine Credit.
FY05, Transportation – Treasury Appropriations Act, funding for train control projects. H.R.. 2924 and S. 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. H.R. 3550, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, lobbied for bill. H.R. 4568, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004, urge funding for fuel-efficient locomotives R&D. S. 1072, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2004, lobbied for bill. S. 1402, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, PTC provisions. S. 2273, Rail Security Act of 2004, lobbied for passage of bill. H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, FRA funding for train control projects and fuel-efficient locomotive R&D. H.R. 3574, FASB, monitored bill to overturn FASB’s treatment of stock options. Monitored routing plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository
Make contacts regarding FCC's plug and play proceeding and its characterization of subscription video-on-demand services for purposes of determining consumer copying rights. Make contacts on possible legislation dealing with cable rates. Proposed amendment to H.R. 4518, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, to encourage cable and satellite carriers to offer programming on an a la carte basis. H.R. 2825, Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003, possible amendments to expand must-carry requirements. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, provisions on broadcast indecency and violence. H.R. 3717 and S. 2056, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, provisions on broadcast indecency. H.R. 2391 and S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, provisions on use of camcorders in movie theaters.
W. J. (Billy) Tauzin Satellite Television Act of 2004
Client: STARZ LLC · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
Make contacts regarding FCC's plug and play proceeding and its characterization of subscription video-on-demand services for purposes of determining consumer copying rights. Make contacts on possible legislation dealing with cable rates. Proposed amendment to H.R. 4518, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, to encourage cable and satellite carriers to offer programming on an a la carte basis. H.R. 2825, Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003, possible amendments to expand must-carry requirements. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, provisions on broadcast indecency and violence. H.R. 3717 and S. 2056, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, provisions on broadcast indecency. H.R. 2391 and S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, provisions on use of camcorders in movie theaters.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005
Client: TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 4200 and S. 2400, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, DOE Environmental Management, Worker and Community Transition programs; and authorization transfer for the HAMMER project. H.R. 4568 and S. 2804, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005, energy efficiency and conservation. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, funding for remote-based power demo. H.R. 4614, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005, DOE Environmental Management, nuclear energy, Worker and Community Transition programs, and Office of Energy Assurance. H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations, funding for energy efficiency and conservation, DOE Environmental Management, nuclear energy, Office of Energy Assurance, and EDI projects. H.R. 4818 and S.2812, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005, USAID funding for surgical implant program. H.R. 5041 and S. 2825, Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005, EDI funding. Executive Branch Actions: Transfer of HAMMER facility to DOE Energy Assurance office.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005
Client: BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 4200 and S. 2400, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, NNSA and EM funding. H.R. 4614, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005, NNSA and EM funding. H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations, DOE NNSA and EM funding. Executive Branch Actions: Extension of the DOE prime contracts to manage the Y-12 facility at the Oak Ridge, TN site and the Pantex site in Texas.
Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005
Client: TRI-CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 4200 and S. 2400, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, DOE Environmental Management, Worker and Community Transition programs; and authorization transfer for the HAMMER project. H.R. 4568 and S. 2804, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005, energy efficiency and conservation. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, funding for remote-based power demo. H.R. 4614, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005, DOE Environmental Management, nuclear energy, Worker and Community Transition programs, and Office of Energy Assurance. H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations, funding for energy efficiency and conservation, DOE Environmental Management, nuclear energy, Office of Energy Assurance, and EDI projects. H.R. 4818 and S.2812, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005, USAID funding for surgical implant program. H.R. 5041 and S. 2825, Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005, EDI funding. Executive Branch Actions: Transfer of HAMMER facility to DOE Energy Assurance office.
H.R. 4520, American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, provisions to repeal 4.3 cent diesel fuel tax. H.R. 578 and S. 251, Transportation Tax Equity and Fairness Act, lobbied for passage of entire bill. H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2003, provisions that would repeal the 4.3 cent diesel fuel tax paid by railroads and barges for deficit reduction. S. 14, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes to repeal 4.3 cent diesel fuel tax.
H.R. 1815 and S. 1042, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, DOD's Environmental Cleanup Programs and Environmental Management Program. H.R. 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, DOE's Environmental Management Program and Army Corps of Engineers Water projects. H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005, title VI. H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, section 6022. Executive Branch Actions: DOE's Environmental Management and NNSA procurements, specifically the River Corridor Closure solicitation at Hanford (DE-RP06-04R614655).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004
Client: JACKSON LABORATORY THE · Firm: K&L GATES, LLP
H.R. 2660 and S. 1356, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004, funding for HRSA.
FY05, Transportation – Treasury Appropriations Act, funding for train control projects. H.R.. 2924 and S. 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. H.R. 3550, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, lobbied for bill. H.R. 4568, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004, urge funding for fuel-efficient locomotives R&D. S. 1072, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2004, lobbied for bill. S. 1402, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, PTC provisions. S. 2273, Rail Security Act of 2004, lobbied for passage of bill. H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, FRA funding for train control projects and fuel-efficient locomotive R&D. H.R. 3574, FASB, monitored bill to overturn FASB’s treatment of stock options. Monitored routing plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository
H.R. 1737, Asbestos Victims' Compensation Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 2290, FAIR Act of 2004, lobbied for passage of entire bill. S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act of 2003, lobbied for passage of entire bill.
S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act of 2003, proposed amendment to the bill's effective date to apply its reforms to pending cases where judge has not yet certified the class.
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MA
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland, including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
US-Canada softwood lumber dispute, trade remedy laws, and related trade legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. S 4, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology and amendment requiring the rerouting of haz mat trains. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. The "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007"; forced access by transit carriers over railroad freight lines. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
S 1125 and HR 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, lobbied for bill.
Monitored possible asbestos litigation reform legislation.
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Proposals regarding the taxation of income from timberland including S 402, HR 721, HR 1937, and the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6.
US-Canada softwood lumber dispute, trade remedy laws, and related trade legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Inclusion of project authorization in the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, HR 1495 and S 1248. General issues relating to water policy.
Project funding in HR 2643/S 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 and HR 2641/S 1751, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
The recommendation of individuals for nomination as Architect of the Capitol, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 1801.
Proposals to increase the efficiency of federal buildings, including proposals included in HR 6, S. 1321, and S 1419.
Possible technical correction to make it easier for small businesses to qualify for the section 199 deduction. Tax incentives for energy-efficient buildings, including an extension and expansion of the tax deduction for energy-efficient buildings, as in the Baucus-Grassley amendment to HR 6 and in HR 2776. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Possible changes to Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, nanotechnology education.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
S 349, Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007, work opportunity tax credit provision and tax treatment of deferred compensation.
Seek the reduction of import duties (and other non-tariff barriers to trade) related to the U.S. Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Panama FTA, WTO negotiations, Peru FTA, Columbia FTA, Korea FTA, Malaysia FTA, Puerto Rico Coffee Tariff.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · MM
Appropriations for nanotechnology enabled chemical defense and solar energy research.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NANODYNAMICS via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Appropriations for nanotechnology enabled fuel-cell applications.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WABTEC CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 -- funding and other incentives for train control technology.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEI COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
HR 2436 and S 1199, Nanotechnology in the Schools Act, nanotech education initiative. HR 2272 and S 761, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, nanotech education initiative.
Executive Agency Action: U.S. - Russia cooperation on enabling technology for nanotechnology research.
OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2008, Title VII, Oil Pollution Prevention. S 1499, Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007, all provisions. General legislative activity relating to shipping and ship operations. HR 3074, Transportation-HUD FY2008 Appropriations, provisions relating to the funding of the Maritime Security Program. HR 802, Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
General interest in any tax bill that could affect providing energy transportation services. No specific bills.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Congressional issues: Inclusion of maritime services under GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services). Executive Branch Actions: GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services).
Issues related to the taxation of the maritime industry. Executive Branch Actions: Maritime Security Program. Inclusion of maritime services in trade agreements. Congressional Issues: Any issues impacting employment of non-coastwise qualified vessels in domestic trade. Inclusion of maritime services under GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services). Amendments to the Merchant Marine Act 1936 and related statutes. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
U S MARITIME COALITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the U.S. to allow non-U.S. built, owned, or documented vessels to transport merchandise or passengers between two U.S. ports or place or to provide maritime services in U.S. waters. Executive Agency Issues: Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services. Congressional Issues: HR 2830 and S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. Proposed Panama Free Trade Agreement. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · MM
HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2008, and S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Maritime Security Program; HR 3074/S 1789, FY 2008 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Act.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
PIERCE COUNTY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations bill (HR 3093 and S 1745) for a wireless broadband pilot project for emergency response and public safety programs. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 2641 and S 1751) for study to identify federally-compliant flood protections for flood plain in the county. Pursue Federal funding in FY08 Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 2074 and S 1789) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Financing and taxation of e-commerce.
Financing and taxation of e-commerce; regulation of e-commerce; intellectual property protection; trade; consumer protection.
Financing and taxation of e-commerce; regulation of e-commerce; intellectual property protection; trade; consumer protection.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Issues affecting the software industry including: export controls and possible domestic use limitations of software with encryption capabilities; critical infrastructure protection; cyber security; cybercrime; privacy; data breach notification, immigration, patents and software piracy.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
HR 3043 and S 1710, Pursue Federal Funding for FY08 Labor, HHS Appropriations bills, Higher Education Act Issues, FIPSE, and Olympic Scholarships.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ANDERSON COUNTY SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
HR 3074 and S 1789, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act; Appropriations for road improvements for Phase II of Tri County Technical College Anderson County campus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Transportation, Treasury, HUD, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, transportation funding for Mansfield, CT.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
* Department of Transportation Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Urge support for new rulemaking regarding program eligibility requirements. Support for reauthorization of the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Small business procurement policies and programs administered by the Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
DELTA AIR LINES INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2007 · mid_year · MT
US Airways' merger proposal and Delta's plan of reorganization.
US Airways' merger proposal and Delta's plan of reorganization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN INTL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · Y@
U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, elimination of 25% tariff on trucks.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YA
Small business procurement policies and programs administered by the Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration.
* Department of Transportation Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Urge support for new rulemaking regarding program eligibility requirements. Support for reauthorization of the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YA
Possible changes to S 189, 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development act, nanotechnology education.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PORT OF SEATTLE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
S 3658, Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006, Titles II and IV; U.S.-Korean Free Trade Agreement, and international trade, and Customs issues.
Filing targets: SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 6111, work opportunity tax credit provision.
Seek the reduction of import duties (and other non-tariff barriers to trade) related to the U.S. Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Panama FTA, WTO negotiations, Peru FTA, Columbia FTA, Korea FTA, Malaysia FTA, Puerto Rico Coffee Tariff. Dairy subsidy issues.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 4939, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery 2006, clarification of funding for overlay train control project. HR 2047 and S 919, Railroad Competition Act of 2003, lobbied against bill. HR 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005, at-risk pensions. P.L.109-59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity-LU Act of 2005, Public Private Partnerships. HR 913, FASB, monitored bill dealing with FASB's treatment of stock options. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored proposals to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Monitored trade developments. HR 5441, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Monitored proposals to reform the U.S. tax system, and HR 4297 and S 2020, the "Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005." S 3742, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YT
WTO negotiations, free trade agreements, bilateral WTO accession agreements and other bilateral negotiations of interest to the research-based pharmaceutical industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5970, Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006; HR 6111, Tax Relief & Health Care Act of 2006; proposals to improve the tax treatment of income from the production of timber (S 1791, HR 3883).
US-Canada softwood lumber dispute, trade remedy laws, and related trade legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
THAI GEM & JEWELRY TRADERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YT
HR 6406 and HR 6111, assist client in maintaining waivers for certain jewelry products under the Generalized System of Preferences.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 4939, funding for DHS alternative housing pilot program; tax and other proposals to promote energy efficient federal buildings. Proposal to make a correction to 2004 JOBS Act provision making architects and engineers eligible for the Section 199 deduction.
H.R. 3159- Community Restoration and Revitalization Act of 2005 making modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit and the low-income housing tax credit; seek introduction of companion bill in Senate.
S. 3591, standards for federal buildings.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5122, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2007, and S 2766, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, Maritime Security Program; HR 5567, FY 2007 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations Act.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
U S MARITIME COALITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. Proposed Panama Free Trade Agreement. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services.
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the U.S. to allow non-U.S. built, owned, or documented vessels to transport merchandise or passengers between two U.S. ports or place or to provide maritime services in U.S. waters. Executive Agency Issues: Inclusion of cabotage services in international trade agreements. USITC/USTR reviews of maritime cabotage services. Congressional Issues: HR 5681, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2006. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Issues related to the taxation of the maritime industry. Executive Branch Actions: Maritime Security Program. Inclusion of maritime services in trade agreements. Congressional Issues: Any issues impacting employment of non-coastwise qualified vessels in domestic trade. Inclusion of maritime services under GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services). Amendments to the Merchant Marine Act 1936 and related statutes. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Congressional issues: Inclusion of maritime services under GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services). Executive Branch Actions: GATS (General Agreement on Trade and Services).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
FEI COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007, nanotech education initiative.
Executive Agency Action: U.S. - Russia cooperation on enabling technology for nanotechnology research.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PIERCE COUNTY via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations bill (HR 5672; no Senate bill number) for a wireless broadband study for emergency response and public safety programs. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill (HR 5427; no Senate bill number) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project involving Lake Tapps in the county. Obtain Federal funding in FY07 Transportation/Treasury/Judiciary/HUD Appropriations bill (HR 5576; no Senate bill number) for transportation projects and for dock restoration project in the county. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ANDERSON COUNTY SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the district of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 206; Appropriations for safety improvements for bridges in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WABTEC CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
S. 3742, funding and other incentives for train control technology.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INTL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, elimination of 25% tariff on trucks.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Energy & Water Development Appropriations; Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations; and Water Resources Development Act (HR 2864/S 728) project funding.
Energy & Water Development Appropriations; Interior & Related Agencies Appropriations; and Water Resources Development Act (HR 2864/S 728) project funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
DELTA AIR LINES INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
US Airways' merger proposal and Delta's plan of reorganization.
US Airways' merger proposal and Delta's plan of reorganization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Coast Guard Authorization bill and DOD Authorization bill (sections 312 and 1018 specifically) regarding riding gangs. Depart of Defense Authorization bill, HR 5122, provisions relating to tanker participation in the MSP program (sec. 3502); Safe Port Act, HR 4954, sec. 104, provisions relating to Merchant Marine documents;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Financing and taxation of e-commerce; regulation of e-commerce; intellectual property protection; trade; consumer protection.
Financing and taxation of e-commerce.
Financing and taxation of e-commerce; regulation of e-commerce; intellectual property protection; trade; consumer protection.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Issues affecting the software industry including: export controls and possible domestic use limitations of software with encryption capabilities; critical infrastructure protection; cyber security; privacy; and software piracy.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
NANODYNAMICS via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Appropriations for nanotechnology enabled fuel-cell applications.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Possible changes to S 189, 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development act, nanotechnology education.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
HR 5647, Pursue Federal Funding for FY07 Labor, HHS Appropriations bills, Higher Education Act Issues, FIPSE, and Olympic Scholarships.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Small business procurement policies and programs administered by the Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration.
* Department of Transportation Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Urge support for new rulemaking regarding program eligibility requirements. Support for reauthorization of the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
DELTA AIR LINES INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · RR
THAI GEM & JEWELRY TRADERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · RR
THAI GEM & JEWELRY TRADERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · RR
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · RR
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MA
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MA
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NANODYNAMICS via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN INTL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL INC F/K/A CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I) via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CITY OF CHARLESTON SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MT
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NANOBUSINESS COMMERCIALIZATION ASSOCIATION via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2006 · year_end · RR
C-TRAN via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · mid_year · MM
Re-program FY03 appropriations for Vancouver Mall Transit Center for use at alternative site.
Filing targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TETRA TECH FW INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
C-TRAN via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · mid_year · RR
C-TRAN via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN INTL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PORT OF SEATTLE via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
BNSF RAILWAY CO via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL INC F/K/A CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I) via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
U S MARITIME COALITION via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
TRUEBLUE INC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
GRAND STRAND BUSINESS ASSN via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ANDERSON COUNTY SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
JACKSON LABORATORY THE via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WABTEC CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PIERCE COUNTY via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOWN OF LEXINGTON SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YTY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CITY OF CHARLESTON SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ANMED HEALTH via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STARBUCKS COFFEE CORP via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SMITH MORRIS via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YTY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ANDERSON COUNTY SC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · RA
PORT OF SEATTLE via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · RA
SMITH MORRIS via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · year_end · RR
LEYLAND ALLIANCE LLC via K&L GATES, LLP
2005 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users and H.R. 3058, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, transportation funding for Mansfield, CT and North Augusta, SC area projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 852, FAIR Act of 2005, provisions affecting railroads.
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office