JOEL ROGERS

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement adminstration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2593, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement adminstration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2593, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act").

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement adminstration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2593, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act").

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

"The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver lcensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements. S. 1938, "Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009," which would establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cell phone use and texting while driving.

"The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver lcensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements. Distracted Driving - seeking ways to eliminate driving distractions, particualry from electronic devices. S. 1938, "Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009," which would establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cell phone use and texting while driving.

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

H.R. 1508 and S. 537, "Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009," which relate to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the "False Claims Act." S. 1504 and H.R. 4115, the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act and the Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim. H.R. 5503, "Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations Act," which would amend the Class Action Fairness Act. H.R. 4326, "Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act," which would limit DOJ requests for privileged information.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and s. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change he rules dismissals of lawsuits. H.R. 4115, the "Open Access to Court Act of 2009," which would change civil procedure standards for dismissing lawsuit complaints for failure to state a meritorions claim.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. "National Insurance Consumer Protection Act," H.R. 1880; "Insurance Information Act of 2009," H.R. 2609. H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act" (RAFSA), which would: establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury; establish a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"; create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs); modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers; create a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs (healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account); and impose proprietary trading restrictions on financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - The legislation would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. Various extensions of the National Flood Insurance Program including the "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010;" H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act;" H.R. 5569; the "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;" and H.R. 5114, the "Flood Insurance Reform Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

H.R. 4173, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" and S. 3217 call for elimination of the Office of Thrift Supervision, the primary regulator of State Farm Bank. The legislation would modify Bank Holding Company Act and the Homeowners Loan Act. Also, the legislation creates the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

H.R. 4173, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" calls for elimination of the Office of Thrift Supervision, the primary regulator of State Farm Bank. Also, the legislation would modify Bank Holding Company Act and the Homeowners Loan Act.

The Obama Administration has proposed a "Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee" that be imposed on certain financial institutions with more than $50 billion in assets. In addition, this "TARP Tax" or "Bank Tax" has been discussed in connection with the financial services regulatory reform legialtion (H.R. 4173/S. 3217).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the exisitng state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA). Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009" - would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173 and S. 3217). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3817, "The Investor Protection Act" - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173/S. 3217). H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010. Proprietary Trading Restrictions on Financial firms with FDIC depository institutions within their corporate structure -- RAFSA (S. 3217).

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosure of discovery information in civil actions. Proposed amendments to the Civil False Claims Act (FCA) continued in Section 4 of S. 386, "Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act" (FERA).

HR 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. Proposed amendments to the Civil False Claims Act (FCA) contained in Section 4 of S. 386, "Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act" (FERA).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes -- Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" -- The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosure of discovery information in civil actions. Proposed amendments to the Civil False Claims Act (FCA) continued in Section 4 of S. 386, "Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act" (FERA).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes -- Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" -- The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes -- Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" -- The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

"The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," H.R. 1895, which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements. Distracted Driving - seeking ways to eliminate driving distractions, particularly from electronic devices.

"The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," H.R. 1895, which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements.

"the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," H.R. 1895, which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements. Distracted Driving - seeking ways to eliminate driving distractions, particulary from electronic devices. S. 1938, "Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009," which would establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009." Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009." Legislation to promote building code enforcement adminsitration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009." Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009." Legislation to promote building code enforcement adminsitration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act."

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009," H.R. 2555. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2009. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3059/S. 1368 "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368 "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to sell windstorm coverage. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency. "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

Comprehensive health care reform measures to overhaul helath care system to provide coverage for all Americans. Senate HELP, Senate Finance and House Tri-Committee are the key committees. House proposal is H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Care for America Act. Senate proposal is H.R. 3590, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."

Comprehensive health care reform measure to overhaul health care system to provide coverage for all Americans. Focus on debate is in Senate HELP, Senate Finance and House Tri-Committee. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Care Choices Act and S. (tbd) Affordable Health Choices Act.

Comprehensive health care reform measures to overhaul health care system to provide coverage for all Americans. Senate HELP, Senate Finance and House Tri-Committee are the key committees. Lead bills are H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Care Choices Act;" S. (tbd), "Affordable Health Choices Act" and S. (tbd) "America's Healthy Future Act."

Legislation to promote federal incentives for states to adopt and enforce statewide building codes. (H.R. 2592, "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2009" and H.R. 3377, "Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2009.") Legislation to promote building code enforcement administration by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program. H.R. 2246 and 5970, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modigying the existing state system, creating an optional federal charter for insruance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 1880; Insurance Information Act of 2009, H.R. 2609 (incorporated into H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act." Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophes - Support legislation that would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophic funds, the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2000," H.R. 2555. H.R. 1264, "Multiperil Insurance Act of 2009." - The Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 1583, "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009" - the Act would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act and grant the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission the legal authority to apply antitrust laws to insurers' anticompetitive behavior. H.R. 2609, "Insurance Information Act of 2009," which would establish an Office of Insurance Information within the Department of Treasury. H.R. 3126, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" - clarify the insurance jurisdiction of this proposed agency (later incorporated into H.R. 4173) "Legislative Branch Appropriation's Act of 2010" - extends the National Flood Insurance Program through October 31, 2009. Systemic Risk Regulation - legislation to create a Financial Services Oversight Council to regulate Identified Financial Holding Companies (IFHCs) (Incorporated into H.R. 4173). Resolution Authority and Related Assessments - involves creation of a system for winding down the affairs of failing IFHCs. Healthy firms with more than $50 billion in assets will be called upon to pay into a pre-funded resolution account. (Incorporated into the H.R. 4173). "The Investor Protection Act, (H.R. 3817) - would modify the standards for investment advisors and broker dealers. (Incorporated into H.R. 4173) H.R. 3326, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act" - A provision in the bill reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance program until February 28, 2010.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3059/S. 1368 "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368 "Access to Repair Parts Act")

Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

"the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2009," H.R. 1895, which would provide incentives to states to adopt laws creating graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements. Distracted Driving - seeking ways to eliminate driving distractions, particulary from electronic devices. S. 1938, "Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009," which would establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.

H.R. 1020 and S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, which would amend the Federal Arbitration Act, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the US Code pertaining to consumer, employment and franchise disputes. H.R. 1508 and S. 537, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009, which relates to protective orders, sealing of cases from disclosures of discovery information in civil actions. H.R. 1788 and S. 458, which would expand the False Claims Act. H.R. 4115 and S. 1504, which is the "Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 and would change the rules regarding dismissals of lawsuits.