mr CHARLES MASON jr

S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of proposed legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations to address unsafe conditions at intersections and roadways with high incidence of traffic accidents and fatalities among older drivers and pedestrians.(no bill) Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)

S. 584/H.R. 1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009-Directs States and Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt complete Streets policies within two years to ensure improvements are made to federally-funded roadways to ensure that potential users of all ages and abilities can travel safely and conveniently. Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, and strengthened connections between transportation and land use. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safty and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide funding to states to implement roadway safety recommendations for unsafe intersections and roadways based on the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians. (no bill)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Discussion of proposals to reauthorize the LIHEAP program to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. H. R. 1573 National Home Energy Revolving Fund - Discussed legislation to establish the National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund within the Department of Energy to provide amounts to units of general local government to make loans to homeowners for qualified home energy audits and certified energy savings improvements, and for other purposes. Climate Change Legislative Proposals - Discussion of draft House Energy and Commerce Committee proposals on climate change to create a federal cap and trade program to distribute 100% of carbon permits and distribute at least 90% of total auction proceeds in the form of dividends to every American with a Social Security number.

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.

H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice

Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.

H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.

Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure (no bill)

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.

Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.

H. R. 1329/S. 575 Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (Clean Tea) - Discussed legislation that would require states and regional and local governments with a population over 200,000 to establish a goal of reducing emissions from the transportation sector and develop a transportation greenhouse gas reduction plan and includes funds to implement such plans.

H. R. 1329/S. 575 Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (Clean Tea) - Discussed legislation that would require states and regional and local governments with a population over 200,000 to establish a goal of reducing emissions from the transportation sector and develop a transportation greenhouse gas reduction plan and includes funds to implement such plans.

S. 584/H.R. 1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009-Directs States and Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt complete Streets policies within two years to ensure improvements are made to federally-funded roadways to ensure that potential users of all ages and abilities can travel safely and conveniently. Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, and strengthened connections between transportation and land use. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safty and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide funding to states to implement roadway safety recommendations for unsafe intersections and roadways based on the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians. (no bill)

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of proposed legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations to address unsafe conditions at intersections and roadways with high incidence of traffic accidents and fatalities among older drivers and pedestrians.(no bill) Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)

S.61, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, S.896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Discussed proposed Duty of Care standards for mortgage originators, the adequacy of proposed enforcement and the need for, and applicability of such standards for reverse mortgages. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Discussed funding requirements resulting from projected housing value declines (no bill) (Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010.) H.R.529 Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Deaprtment of Justice

S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).

H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.

H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act - Discussion of AARP's concern that any approach creating a national cap and trade program for carbon emission reduction include provisions assuring that revenues from sales of emission allowances be used to mitigate cost increases for electricity ratepayers generally and provide additional assistance to low-income and fixed-income households to help defray higher utilities costs. Discussion of possible introduction as separate legislation an expanded proposal, similar to language included as an amendment to HR 2454, to create an independent Office of Consumer Advocate in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to represent residential utilities ratepayers in FERC proceedings and rule making.

S 2686/HR 5951- Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied against transfer of public transportation funding to highway projects. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - Lobbied on the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill in the 111th Congress. Set forth the initial priorities for AARP.(no bill) Lobbied for the inclusion of Complete Streets in the Transportation Authorization bill (no bill number). AARP filed ex parte comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposal to schedule votes on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform and formula change to universal service fund (USF) contributions by ratepayers.

S 2686/HR 5951- Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied against transfer of public transportation funding to highway projects. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - Lobbied on the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill in the 111th Congress. Set forth the initial priorities for AARP.(no bill) Lobbied for the inclusion of Complete Streets in the Transportation Authorization bill (no bill number). AARP filed ex parte comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposal to schedule votes on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform and formula change to universal service fund (USF) contributions by ratepayers.

S 2686/HR 5951- Complete Streets Act of 2008 - Lobbied for all provisions related to ensuring that future transportation investments made by state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations create appropriate and safe transportation facilities for all those using the road-motorists, transit vehicles and riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied against transfer of public transportation funding to highway projects. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization - Lobbied on the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill in the 111th Congress. Set forth the initial priorities for AARP.(no bill) Lobbied for the inclusion of Complete Streets in the Transportation Authorization bill (no bill number). AARP filed ex parte comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposal to schedule votes on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform and formula change to universal service fund (USF) contributions by ratepayers.