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Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
SHARED OPERATING SERVICES LLC via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
IRS Administration of the federal charitable deduction for owners of historic properties who donate facade easements to non-profit organizations aimed at preserving historic architecture.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Source: Senate LDA
| GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP |
| 3 |
| 2012 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 3 | 2012 |
| MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY | 3 | 2012 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT | 3 | 2012 |
| OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL | 3 | 2012 |
| SHARED OPERATING SERVICES LLC | 3 | 2012 |
| STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OFFICE OF POLICY MANAGEMENT | 3 | 2012 |
| RADIATE GROUP | 1 | 2012 |
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2012
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2012
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Client: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Support for H.R. 3080, The South Korea Free Trade Agreement and S. 1642, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. U.S. trade policy, U.S.-Korea trade, and U.S. policy towards Korea.
To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends.
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends.
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored issues relating to education benefits for veterans. Lobbied on HR 4052, Recognizing Excellenc in Veterans Education Act with regards to the impact of the use of yellow ribbon schools on schools who aren't yellow ribbon. Monitored H.R. 4057, the Improving Transperency of Educatin Opportunities for Veterans. see next page. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance VA Post 9-11 GI bill Funds.
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored issues relating to education benefits for veterans. Lobbied on HR 4052, Recognizing Excellenc in Veterans Education Act with regards to the impact of the use of yellow ribbon schools on schools who aren't yellow ribbon. Monitored H.R. 4057, the Improving Transperency of Educatin Opportunities for Veterans. see next page. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance VA Post 9-11 GI bill Funds.
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Client: CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools. See next page. Followed movement of PL 112-141, particularly the student loan interest rate section. Actively lobbied in support for S. 2090 and H.R. 4061, Student Right to Know Before You Go Act. Followed movement of HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful employment data release.
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored issues and legislation relating to for profit schools. Monitored legislation impacting higher education. See next page. Followed movement of H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans. Followed movement of student loan interest rate section of PL. 112-141. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance LVA Post 9-11 GI bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful Employment data release.
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Client: CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored issues relating to education benefits to Veterans. Monitored HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds.
Student Right to Know Before You Go Act
Client: CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools. See next page. Followed movement of PL 112-141, particularly the student loan interest rate section. Actively lobbied in support for S. 2090 and H.R. 4061, Student Right to Know Before You Go Act. Followed movement of HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful employment data release.
Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2011
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
e-KNOW Act
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
e-KNOW Act
Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Save American Free Enterprise Act
Client: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Support for H.R. 3080, The South Korea Free Trade Agreement and S. 1642, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. U.S. trade policy, U.S.-Korea trade, and U.S. policy towards Korea.
Arctic Tundra Habitat Emergency Conservation Act
Client: ALCOA · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Followed energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues. Cap and Trade Issues. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2000.
Arctic Tundra Habitat Emergency Conservation Act
Client: ALCOA · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
Followed energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues. Cap and Trade Issues. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2000.
Following financial services issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for P.L. 112-41, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. U.S. trade policy, U.S.-Korea trade, and U.S. policy towards Korea.
General advocacy efforts on legislation and regulations on labor relations in the automotive and transportation sectors.
General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foriegn affairs and labor relations. Advocating for H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Centruy (MAP-21) provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALCOA via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Followed energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues. Cap and Trade Issues. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2000.
Followed energy, mining, tax and environmental issues.
Followed energy, mining, tax, environmental, and climate issues.
Followed energy, mining, tax, critical minerals and environmental, issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored issues relating to education benefits to Veterans. Monitored HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds.
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools. See next page. Followed movement of PL 112-141, particularly the student loan interest rate section. Actively lobbied in support for S. 2090 and H.R. 4061, Student Right to Know Before You Go Act. Followed movement of HR 4057, Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful employment data release.
Monitored H.Con.Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2012. Monitored S. 3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 particularly see next page language relating to marketing expenses by for profit schools.
Monitored the National Defense authorization Act for FY 2013 for discussion and activity impacting schools who serve a military population. Monitored activity relating to tuition assistance in Congress and the Department of Defense. See next page. Particularly the provision relating to study of for profit schools on military bases. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance, VA Post 9-11 G-I bill funds.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored issues and legislation relating to for profit schools. Monitored legislation impacting higher education. See next page. Followed movement of H.R. 4057, the Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans. Followed movement of student loan interest rate section of PL. 112-141. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance LVA Post 9-11 GI bill funds. Monitored Department of Education's Gainful Employment data release.
Monitored issues relating to education benefits for veterans. Lobbied on HR 4052, Recognizing Excellenc in Veterans Education Act with regards to the impact of the use of yellow ribbon schools on schools who aren't yellow ribbon. Monitored H.R. 4057, the Improving Transperency of Educatin Opportunities for Veterans. see next page. Followed Executive Order to increase oversight of DOD Tuition Assistance VA Post 9-11 GI bill Funds.
CAPITAL CROSSING LLC (FORMALLY KNOWN AS PROPERTY GROUP PARTNERS) via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Real estate development and transportation issues.
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
NASA Human Space Exploration.
Potential changes to interpretations of the Jones Act.
U.S. Navy submarine programs.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Appropriations for FDA consolidation at White Oak, Maryland. In House and Senate, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2013.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEDBID INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Government procurement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
Energy savings performance contracting.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OFFICE OF POLICY MANAGEMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Funding for production of submarines and infrastructure in Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013 and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.
Support for Coast Guard projects in the State of Connecticut.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · second_quarter · 2T
Advocating for Massachusett's military installations on behalf of economic development projects in the State. Asbestos abatement on closed military facilities.
Allocation of New Market Tax Credits and benefits of tax exempt bond financing.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
LIHEAP Funding in the Department of Labor, health and Human Services, and Education and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Not yet introduced).
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations for FDA consolidation at White Oak, Maryland. In House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2013 (not yet introduced).
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE
MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocating for Massachusett's military installations on behalf of economic development projects in the State. Asbestos abatement on closed military facilities.
Allocation of new market tax credits and benefits of tax exempt bond financing.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Monitor appropriations for FDA consolidation at White Oak, Maryland.
CAPITAL CROSSING LLC (FORMALLY KNOWN AS PROPERTY GROUP PARTNERS) via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Real estate and construction issues.
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
SHARED OPERATING SERVICES LLC via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
IRS Administration of the federal charitable deduction for owners of historic properties who donate facade easements to non-propfit organizations aimed at preserving historic architecture.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
FEDBID INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Government procurement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OFFICE OF POLICY MANAGEMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for Coast Guard projects in the State of Connecticut.
Increased funding for production of submarines and infrastructure in Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013; and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (bills not yet introduced).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools.
Monitored the National Defense authorization Act for FY 2013 for discussion and activity impacting schools who serve a military population. Monitored activity relating to tuition assistance in Congress and the Department of Defense.
Monitored issues relating to education benefits to Veterans.
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
U.S. Navy submarine programs.
NASA Human Space Exploration.
Proposed changes to interpretations of the Jones Act.
GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Following financial services issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALCOA via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Followed energy, mining, tax, environmental, and climate issues.
Followed energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues. Cap and Trade Issues. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2000.
Followed energy, mining, tax and environmental issues.
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for H.R. 3080, The South Korea Free Trade Agreement and S. 1642, United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. U.S. trade policy, U.S.-Korea trade, and U.S. policy towards Korea.
General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foriegn affairs and labor relations. Specific issues include greenhouse gas and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations for MYU 2017-2025 {Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799, NHTSA-2010-0131}.
CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored H.Con.Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2012.
Monitored the National Defense authorization Act for FY 2013 for discussion and activity impacting schools who serve a military population. Monitored activity relating to tuition assistance in Congress and the Department of Defense.
Monitored issues relating to education benefits to Veterans.
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored H.Con.Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget with regard to implications on education funding.
Monitored issues relating to education benefits for veterans.
Monitored issues and legislation relating to for profit schools. Monitored legislation impacting higher education.
CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Monitoring for profit education issues
Monitoring for profit education issues
Monitoring for profit education issues
ALCOA via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Monitor energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues.
Monitor energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues.
Monitor energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues.
GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Monitor financial services regulation.
RADIATE GROUP via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Assist with business development.
SHARED OPERATING SERVICES LLC via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Historic preservation tax incentives.
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include trade, environmental, manufacturing, foreign affairs and labor relations.
General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include trade, environmental, manufacturing, foreign affairs and labor relations.
General advocacy efforts as it relates to the automotive and transportation sectors. Issues include trade, environmental, manufacturing, foreign affairs and labor relations.
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Follow federal oversight of higher education. Monitor gainful employment regulation and issues related to for profit schools.
Follow federal oversight of higher education. Monitor gainful employment regulation and issues related to for profit schools.
Follow federal oversight of higher education. Monitor gainful employment regulation and issues related to for profit schools.
MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Advocating support of Massachusetts military installations; support economic development in the State.
Advocating support of Massachusetts military installations; support economic development in the State.
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Energy legislation, greenhouse gas legislation, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cyberesecurity, dividend tax rate, and OTC derivatives.
Energy legislation, greenhouse gas legislation, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cyberesecurity, dividend tax rate, and OTC derivatives.
Energy legislation, greenhouse gas legislation, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cyberesecurity, dividend tax rate, and OTC derivatives.
FEDBID INC. via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Government procurement
CAPITAL CROSSING LLC (FORMALLY KNOWN AS PROPERTY GROUP PARTNERS) via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Real estate and construction issues
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OFFICE OF POLICY MANAGEMENT via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Increase funding for productoin of submarines and infrastructure improvement at Submarine Base New London; support of military installations in CT. Support Coast Guard projects and installations in CT.
Increase funding for productoin of submarines and infrastructure improvement at Submarine Base New London; support of military installations in CT. Support Coast Guard projects and installations in CT.
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL via MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2012 · first_quarter · RR
Monitor Authorization and Appropriation bills for the Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps and NASA.
Monitor Authorization and Appropriation bills for the Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps and NASA.
Monitor Authorization and Appropriation bills for the Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps and NASA.
Monitored H.Con.Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget with regard to implications on education funding. Monitored S. 3295, the Labor, Health and Human Services Education bill, particularly relating to marketing expenses by for profit schools.
Monitored National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 for activity impacting schools who serve a military population. Monitored activity relating to tuition assistance changes by Congress and the Department of Defense. Particularly followed provision relating to study of for proit schools on military bases.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NASA Human Space Exploration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
LIHEAP Funding in the Department of Labor, health and Human Services, and Education and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Not yet introduced).
see page attached. Provisions in cyber security legislation that may impact operation of electric and gas utilities in the following bills: S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
see next page Provisions related to the treatment of end-users of over-the-counter derivatives in the following bills: H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
see next page Utility worked access to the D Block Spectrum in the following bills: H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Energy savings performance contracting.
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored H.Con.Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2012.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NASA Human Space Exploration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Followed energy, mining, tax, critical minerals and environmental, issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General advocacy efforts on legislation and regulations on labor relations in the automotive and transportation sectors.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored all issues relating to higher education. Monitored legislation relating to for profit schools.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Monitored National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 for activity impacting schools who serve a military population. Monitored activity relating to tuition assistance changes by Congress and the Department of Defense.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Monitor energy, mining, tax, climate and environmental issues.
Energy legislation, greenhouse gas legislation, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cyberesecurity, dividend tax rate, and OTC derivatives.
Energy legislation, greenhouse gas legislation, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cyberesecurity, dividend tax rate, and OTC derivatives.
Monitor Authorization and Appropriation bills for the Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps and NASA.