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Veterans' Benefits Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title I of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Veterans' Benefits Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
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GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · 2A
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental insfrastructure.
In support of (1) legislation to extend temporary cover-over rate, and eliminate the cap on the amount, of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands under 26 U.S.C. Section 7652; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with teh U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitation to Virgin Islands taxpayers; (4) legislation to clarify residency and source income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Acto of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury
Source: Senate LDA
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC | 10 | 2003–2008 |
| PUERTO RICO HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 10 | 2001–2007 |
| AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC | 9 | 2004–2008 |
| STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES | 9 | 2004–2008 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | 8 | 1999–2004 |
| NUCLEAR ENERGY INST | 8 | 1999–2001 |
| FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGES ASSN | 7 | 1999–2003 |
| ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. | 6 | 2002–2006 |
| ESOP ASSOCIATION | 6 | 1999–2003 |
| FEDERAL JUDGES ASSN | 6 | 1999–2001 |
| GEO GROUP | 6 | 2004–2006 |
| INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS, INC. | 6 | 1999–2003 |
| SCHEIDT & BACHMAN USA INC | 6 | 2003–2006 |
| IDLEAIRE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 5 | 2001–2006 |
| NATL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | 5 | 2000–2001 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION | 5 | 2002–2006 |
| RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE | 5 | 2006–2008 |
| SPHERIX INC | 5 | 2003–2006 |
| U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP | 5 | 2007–2008 |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES | 4 | 1999–2001 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| AMERICAN COATINGS ASSOCIATION INC (F/K/A NATIONAL PAINT & COATINGS ASSOC) | 4 | 2005–2006 |
| ASCOM TRANSPORT SYSTEM | 4 | 2003–2005 |
| AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS AMERICA | 4 | 2003–2005 |
| COUNCIL OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCIES INC | 4 | 2001–2008 |
| ERG TRANSIT SYSTEMS | 4 | 2003–2004 |
| LONG TERM CARE PHARMACY ALLIANCE | 4 | 2003–2005 |
| MOTORCOACH INDUSTRIES INTL | 4 | 1999–2001 |
| NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| TONBRIDGE POWER INC | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| YELLOW CORP | 4 | 1999–2002 |
| AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING | 3 | 2007–2008 |
| AMERICAN HEALTHWAYS | 3 | 1999–2000 |
| MARINETTE MARINE | 3 | 1999–2000 |
| MARSULEX INC | 3 | 2002 |
| PANDA ENERGY INTL | 3 | 2000–2001 |
| SUN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 3 | 2002–2003 |
| THALES TRANSPORT (NORTH AMERICA) | 3 | 2003–2006 |
| ACTION TARGET | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| BUREAU OF NATL AFFAIRS (BNA) | 2 | 1999 |
| DMJM+HARRIS | 2 | 2001–2002 |
| EAVES LAW FRIM OF JOHN ARTHUR | 2 | 1999–2000 |
| GAMLA COLLEGE | 2 | 1999 |
| GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR | 2 | 2000 |
| HOSPITAL PARTNERS OF AMERICA | 2 | 2007 |
| LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | 2 | 2002–2008 |
| NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2005 |
| NORTHLAND HOLDINGS INC | 2 | 2000–2002 |
| QUEENSLAND SUGAR LIMITED | 2 | 2001–2002 |
| RESEARCH PLANNING | 2 | 2000 |
| ROBINSON TERMINAL | 2 | 1999–2000 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 2 | 2000–2002 |
| TAXPAYER'S AGAINST FRAUD | 2 | 2002–2008 |
| VERIZON INC | 2 | 2003 |
| WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC | 2 | 2002–2008 |
| WCC | 2 | 2003 |
| AIRCELL | 1 | 2003 |
| AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL GROUP | 1 | 2000 |
| AMERICAN LITHOTRIPSY SOCIETY | 1 | 2000 |
| AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER | 1 | 2003 |
| AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS | 1 | 2002 |
| BANK OF AMERICA | 1 | 2000 |
| CAREYS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING | 1 | 2004 |
| COLUMBIA VENTURE LLC | 1 | 2002 |
| COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO | 1 | 1999 |
| CORRECT RX PHARMACY SERVICES | 1 | 2006 |
| DENNIS A TITO | 1 | 2001 |
| DHL HOLDINGS (USA), INC. | 1 | 2002 |
| EYETICKET CORP | 1 | 2000 |
| FATA GROUP SPA | 1 | 2003 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK | 1 | 2000 |
| FIRST AMERICAN BULK CARRIERS CORP | 1 | 2000 |
| HELLER FINANCIAL INC | 1 | 2000 |
| KIRBY CORP | 1 | 2000 |
| LAYNE MORGAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP | 1 | 2004 |
| MERC EXCHANGE LLP | 1 | 2000 |
| MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | 2002 |
| MURPHY OIL CORP | 1 | 2000 |
| NATL PHARMACEUTICAL ALLIANCE | 1 | 2000 |
| NATL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING CO | 1 | 2000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP | 1 | 1999 |
| REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | 1 | 2002 |
| SPECTRUM CONSULTING LLC | 1 | 2002 |
| STRONG VESSEL OPERATORS | 1 | 2000 |
| SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT INC (SMI) | 1 | 1999 |
| UNISYS CORP | 1 | 2002 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES | 1 | 2002 |
| USA RICE FED | 1 | 2002 |
| VIRGIN ISLANDS WATCH & JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2002 |
Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title I of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Pollinator Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
To amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to accept late filings in certain cases of unintentional delay.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Psychiatric and Psychological Examinations Act of 2007
Client: LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Funding for medical research and for preventive servces. Legislation of interest includes FY 2009 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill (S. 3230), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.S. 110-161)
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Pollinator Habitat Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Habitat Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
CPSC Reform Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Consumer Product Safety Administration Reauthorization - S. 2663, S. 2045 and HR 4040, provisions regarding lead paint and labelling requirements
CPSC Reform Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Product safety standards and legislation -- S.2045 and H.R. 4040; tailoring safety/tracking standards for bulk-vended items too small for tracking information.
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in the fields of medicine and genetics.
Client: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
S. 2140; possible Medicare amendments
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to advance environmental infrastructure, drainage and flood control projects, including water and wastewater treatment system improvements in Mississippe (DeSoto county, Pearl River Basin and Town of Pelahatchie) and in Louisiana (Lincoln/Union Parish), as well as a digital earth model mapping program in Mississippi. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S. 3258) and FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Interior and Enviornmental Appropriations Bill, the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S. 3182), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161) and the Water Resources Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforecement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S.3182).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Funding for medical research and for preventive servces. Legislation of interest includes FY 2009 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill (S. 3230), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.S. 110-161)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to advance environmental infrastructure, drainage and flood control projects, including water and wastewater treatment system improvements in Mississippe (DeSoto county, Pearl River Basin and Town of Pelahatchie) and in Louisiana (Lincoln/Union Parish), as well as a digital earth model mapping program in Mississippi. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S. 3258) and FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Interior and Enviornmental Appropriations Bill, the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S. 3182), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161) and the Water Resources Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to advance environmental infrastructure, drainage and flood control projects, including water and wastewater treatment system improvements in Mississippe (DeSoto county, Pearl River Basin and Town of Pelahatchie) and in Louisiana (Lincoln/Union Parish), as well as a digital earth model mapping program in Mississippi. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S. 3258) and FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Interior and Enviornmental Appropriations Bill, the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S. 3182), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161) and the Water Resources Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114)
Financial Aid Form Simplification and Access Act
Client: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Initiatives related to simplication of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 - S.939, S.1642, H.R. 4137.
Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2003
Client: WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to advance environmental infrastructure, drainage and flood control projects, including water and wastewater treatment system improvements in Mississippe (DeSoto county, Pearl River Basin and Town of Pelahatchie) and in Louisiana (Lincoln/Union Parish), as well as a digital earth model mapping program in Mississippi. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S. 3258) and FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Interior and Enviornmental Appropriations Bill, the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S. 3182), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161) and the Water Resources Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114)
Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2003
Client: LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Funding for medical research and for preventive servces. Legislation of interest includes FY 2009 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill (S. 3230), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.S. 110-161)
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, and the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161).
September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act
Client: NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Product safety standards and legislation -- S.2045 and H.R. 4040; tailoring safety/tracking standards for bulk-vended items too small for tracking information.
September 11th Heroes Memorial Park Act
Client: NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Consumer Product Safety Administration Reauthorization - S. 2663, S. 2045 and HR 4040, provisions regarding lead paint and labelling requirements
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation - H.R. 4137 and S.1642; Accreditation standards for private and religious colleges and universities.
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Higher Education Act Reauthorization, S. 1642 and H.R. 4137 regarding FASFA preparers
Small Business Tax Modernization Act of 2004
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation - H.R. 4137 and S.1642; Accreditation standards for private and religious colleges and universities.
Ammonium Nitrate Security Act
Client: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
HR 5140; possible Medicare offsets
United States Territories Infrastructure Bond Bank Authorization Act
Client: GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Development Act, interior capital improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, cops technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure. In support of changes to H.R. 1075, legislation to create a Territorial Bond Bank.
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007
Client: PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support for H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act.
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007
Client: PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support for H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act.
Veterans' Benefits Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710, Consolidation Approps H.R. 2764); Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Veterans' Benefits Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process. Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318); efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710); Legislative support for SSA's adjustment of the Cap on
Pollinator Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
Pollinator Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
To amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to accept late filings in certain cases of unintentional delay.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007
Client: RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Green building legislation including S.489 (Green Building Act of 2007), S506 (High Performance Green Building Act of 2007), H.R.2635 (Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007), H.R.6 (Renewable Funds, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007), House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Committee Print #1), H.R. 2337 (Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007)
Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007
Client: RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Green building legislation including S.489 (Green Building Act of 2007), S506 (High Performance Green Building Act of 2007), H.R.2635 (Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007), H.R.6 (Renewable Funds, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007), House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Committee Print #1), H.R. 2337 (Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007)
Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Tobacco excise tax increase; SCHIP; S. 1224; HR 3162
Pollinator Habitat Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Habitat Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
Pollinator Habitat Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Pollinator Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
Pollinator Protection Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710, Consolidation Approps H.R. 2764); Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process. Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318); efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710); Legislative support for SSA's adjustment of the Cap on
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3093, S.1745).
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3093, S.1745), and the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161).
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
CPSC Reform Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Product safety standards and legislation -- S.2045 and H.R. 4040; tailoring safety/tracking standards for bulk-vended items too small for tracking information.
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.
Client: PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Funding for Puerto Rico under the Justice Department Funding for LLEBG and Byrne Grant Programs (S.231) and Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 3161).
A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.
Client: PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Funding for Puerto Rico under the Justice Department Funding for LLEBG and Byrne Grant Programs (S.231) and Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 3161).
Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Green Buildings Act of 2007
Client: RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Green building legislation including S.489 (Green Building Act of 2007), S506 (High Performance Green Building Act of 2007), H.R.2635 (Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007), H.R.6 (Renewable Funds, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007), House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Committee Print #1), H.R. 2337 (Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007)
High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007
Client: RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Green building legislation including S.489 (Green Building Act of 2007), S506 (High Performance Green Building Act of 2007), H.R.2635 (Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007), H.R.6 (Renewable Funds, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007), House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Committee Print #1), H.R. 2337 (Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007)
Financial Aid Form Simplification and Access Act
Client: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Initiatives related to simplication of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 -- S.939, S.1642, H.R. 4137.
Financial Aid Form Simplification and Access Act
Client: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Initiatives related to simplification of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 -- S.939, S.1642, HEA Reauthorization legislation (unnumbered - pending in House Education & Labor Comm); as well as provisions of P.L. 109-171.
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007
Client: AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710, Consolidation Approps H.R. 2764); Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2003
Client: AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Regulation of classification societies, H.R. 2830
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710, Consolidation Approps H.R. 2764); Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process. Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318); efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710); Legislative support for SSA's adjustment of the Cap on
To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.
Client: BARR LABORATORIES INC · Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Filing targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
WAGGONER ENGINEERING INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
Support client's efforts to advance environmental infrastructure, drainage and flood control projects, including water and wastewater treatment system improvements in Mississippe (DeSoto county, Pearl River Basin and Town of Pelahatchie) and in Louisiana (Lincoln/Union Parish), as well as a digital earth model mapping program in Mississippi. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (S. 3258) and FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Interior and Enviornmental Appropriations Bill, the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S. 3182), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161) and the Water Resources Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TAXPAYER'S AGAINST FRAUD via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
taxation of Qui Tam Relator share
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
Federal Green Building program under the Engery Independence and Security Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
Funding for medical research and for preventive servces. Legislation of interest includes FY 2009 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill (S. 3230), the FY 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638), and implementation of the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.S. 110-161)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · 2A
Farm Bill, Food Aid Cargo Preference Rebuilding, MARAD reauthorization
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
COUNCIL OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
Possible IDB amendments
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
In support of (1) legislation to extend temporary cover-over rate, and eliminate the cap on the amount, of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands under 26 U.S.C. Section 7652; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayers; (4) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury.
U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
Coast Guard Re-build Determination
Filing targets: SENATE
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
Coast Guard reauthorization legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
In support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to repeal 1936 property tax limitation in the Virgin Islands; (4) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayer; (5) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury.
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · 2A
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
In support of (1) legislation to extend temporary cover-over rate, and eliminate the cap on the amount, of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands under 26 U.S.C. Section 7652; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayers; (4) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury.
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · 2T
Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title I of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation - H.R. 4137 and S.1642; Accreditation standards for private and religious colleges and universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TONBRIDGE POWER INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobby for U.S. Department of Energy permit for construction of merchant power transmission line between Lethbridge, Alberta and Great Falls, Montana; lobby for extension of wind energy tax credits.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Higher Education Act Reauthorization, S. 1642 and H.R. 4137 regarding FASFA preparers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · 2T
Consumer Product Safety Administration Reauthorization - S. 2663, S. 2045 and HR 4040, provisions regarding lead paint and labelling requirements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforecement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (S.3182).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
In support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to repeal 1936 property tax limitation in the Virgin Islands; (4) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayer; (5) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury.
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Coast Guard reauthorization legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Coast Guard Re-build Determination
Filing targets: SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation - H.R. 4137 and S.1642; Accreditation standards for private and religious colleges and universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title I of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TONBRIDGE POWER INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobby for U.S. Department of Energy permit for construction of merchant power transmission line between Lethbridge, Alberta and Great Falls, Montana; lobby for extension of wind energy tax credits.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
In support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to repeal 1936 property tax limitation in the Virgin Islands; (4) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayer; (5) legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury.
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Department Act, Interior Capital Improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Product safety standards and legislation -- S.2045 and H.R. 4040; tailoring safety/tracking standards for bulk-vended items too small for tracking information.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 5140; possible Medicare offsets
S. 2140; possible Medicare amendments
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BARR LABORATORIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Work toward implementation of Tax Treaty with Croatia; Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments; potential pharmaceutical offsets for S-CHIP extension; procedures for drug approval harmonizatoin in prospective trade agreements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Funding for military construction projects in Ft. Buchanan in Military Construction Appropriations Bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Initiatives related to simplication of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 - S.939, S.1642, H.R. 4137.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2009 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill, and the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MA
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process and opposition to SSA's proposed rulemaking issued 10/29/07 relating to disability determination procedures; permanently authorize pilot program for Fee withholding for SSI cases (Title III, P.L. 108-203) attorney and other provisions; Legislative support for SSA to adjust the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710, Consolidation Approps H.R. 2764); Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Congressional Energy Bills - Green Building Legislation, H.R. 6
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Coast Guard Rebuild legislation
Filing targets: SENATE
LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Food Aid, Farm Bill, Maritime Security Program, P.L. 480, Cargo Preference
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Regulation of classification societies, H.R. 2830
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
TONBRIDGE POWER INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Lobby for U.S. Department of Energy permit for construction of merchant power transmission line between Lethbridge, Alberta and Great Falls, Montana; lobby for extension of wind energy tax credits.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Development Act, Interior capital improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, copys technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure.
In support of the exclusion of rum and watches from duty free treatment under pending international trade agreements; in support of Commerce Department regulations increasing value limits for duty free treatment of V.I. watches.
BARR LABORATORIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 3580); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859; H.R. 2764); opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Congressional energy bills - green building requirements, H.R. 6
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Water Resources Development Act reauthorization - Cano Martin Pena authorization. Transportation Appropriation Act - additional funding for bridges.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Funding for Puerto Rico under the Justice Department Funding for LLEBG and Byrne Grant Programs (S.231) and Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 3161).
Representation of the interests of the Local Redevelopment Authority for Naval Station Roosevelt Roads.
Support for H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act.
HOSPITAL PARTNERS OF AMERICA via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Physician ownership of hospitals, H.R. 3162.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Initiatives related to simplication of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 -- S.939, S.1642, H.R. 4137.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Product safety standards and legislation -- S.2045 and H.R. 4040; tailoring safety/tracking standards for bulk-vended items too small for tracking information.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation - H.R. 4137 and S.1642: Accreditation standards for private and religious colleges and universities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
MSP reform; general tort reform; HR 3162
Tobacco excise tax increase; SCHIP; S. 1224; HR 3162
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3093, S.1745), and the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-161).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
NATIONAL BULK VENDORS ASSOCIATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · RA
Product safety standards and legislation.
TONBRIDGE POWER INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · RR
Regulatory approval of merchant power transmission line between Montana and Alberta, Canada.
HOSPITAL PARTNERS OF AMERICA via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · RR
Physician ownership of acute-care hospitals
Physician ownership of acute-care hospitals
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · year_end · RR
Accreditation Standards in Higher Education Reauthorization Legislation
LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Cargo preference Food Aid P.L. 480 Maritime Security Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Maritime-related environmental issues
Maritime-related environmental issues
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Initiatives related to simplification of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2007 -- S.939, S.1642, HEA Reauthorization legislation (unnumbered - pending in House Education & Labor Comm); as well as provisions of P.L. 109-171.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased funding under Farm Bill, Water Resources Development Act, interior capital improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities, cops technology grant for the V.I. Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure. In support of changes to H.R. 1075, legislation to create a Territorial Bond Bank.
In support of the exclusion of rum and watches from duty free treatment under pending international trade agreements; in support of Commerce Department regulations increasing value limits for duty free treatment of V.I. watches.
PUERTO RICO HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Water Resources Development Act reauthorization - Cano Martin Pena authorization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Tax incentives for Puerto Rico; extension of run tax cover over; extension of Earned Income Credit to Puerto Rico.
Funding for Puerto Rico under the Justice Department Funding for LLEBG and Byrne Grant Programs (S.231) and Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 3161).
Support for H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act.
BARR LABORATORIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
authorized generics (H.R. 806; S.1082); patent reform legislation (H.R. 1908 and S.1145); FDA reform and regulation, and the federal drug approval process for generic drugs (S.1082; H.R. 2900); appropriations for the FDA Office of Generic Drug Approval (H.R. 3161; S.1859); procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements. Development of a biogeneric drug approval framework (S.1695; H.R. 1956); Issues affecting pharmaceuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.316; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions, H.R. 1778 and various Senate amendments;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process. Opposition to legislative initiatives to repeal Title 1 of P.L. 109-461 (H.R. 1318); efforts to increase appropriations for SSA's administrative budget: Labor-HHS Approps Bills (H.R. 3043; S.1710); Legislative support for SSA's adjustment of the Cap on
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
General Civil Liability reforms issues
FDA regulation and tobacco products
Tobacco FET increase
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Green building legislation including S.489 (Green Building Act of 2007), S506 (High Performance Green Building Act of 2007), H.R.2635 (Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007), H.R.6 (Renewable Funds, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007), House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Committee Print #1), H.R. 2337 (Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007)
Filing targets: SENATE
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · MM
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2008 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3093, S.1745).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U S SHIPPING PARTNERS LLP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2007 · mid_year · RR
Maritime-related environmental issues
Maritime-related environmental issues
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
In support of the exclusion of rum from duty free treatment under pending international trade agreements. In support of the legislation to permit Virgin Islands Watch Manufacturers to mark their products "Made in USA."
Virgin Islands; (3) in support of legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for Virgin Islands economic development program. In support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Monitor and Lobby initiatives related to simplification of the FAFSA Form within the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 2005 -- H.R. 3, S.1030, H.R. 2960, H.R. 609, H.R. 4911; as well as provisions of P.L. 109-171.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BARR LABORATORIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
federal drug approval process for generic drugs and appropriated funding (H.R. 376); revision of BioShield provisions of S.3; development of a biogeneric drug approval framework; procedures for drug approval harmonization in prospective trade agreements; implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-391). Issues affecting pharmaeuticals, including: Settlements legislation, S.3582; opposition to legislation proposing patent filing deadline extensions; authorized generics (H.R. 5384); patent reform legislation (H.R. 2795 and S.3818); FDA reform and regulation, and the
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
of Veterans Affairs (S.2694, H.R. 5549, S.3421); Legislative support for SSA's adjustment of the Cap on attorneys fees in the fee agreement process; any Social Security reform proposals; SSA's implementation of provisions of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004; Concerns with certain aspects of SSA's proposed revisions of the Disability Determination process. Opposition to reduction in Social Security Administration's Funding allocation in Senate-reported Labor-HHS-Approps Bill; Legislation to expand attorney representation of claimants for veterans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Cargo preference Food Aid P.L. 480 Maritime Security Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
High-Performance Green Buildings Act, S. 3591 Green Chemistry Research and Development Act, H.R. 1215
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COATINGS ASSOCIATION INC (F/K/A NATIONAL PAINT & COATINGS ASSOC) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Seek review of enforcement efforts related to Federal lead paint requirements; seek tax credit legislation for lead paint mitigation activities by building owners (S.2053); seek funding for lead paint mitigation programs in FY 2007 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
FDA regulation and tobacco products S. 666
HR 3323 S. 2831 S.1419
Labeling; Commonsense Consumption S. 908 HR 4167 (food labeling)
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Insurance regulation
Section 29 implementation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
IDLEAIRE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Advanced truck stop electrification, energy, transportation and environmental legislation.
Advanced truck stop electrification, energy, transportation and environmental legislation.
Advanced truck stop electrification, energy, transportation and environmental legislation.
PUERTO RICO HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Water Resources Development Act reauthorization - Cano Martin Pena authorization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Homeland Security - First Responders Funding and Allocation (H.R. 5441); Justice Department Funding for LLEBG and Byrne Grant Programs (H.R. 5672); Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 5384).
Representation of the interests of the Local Redevelopment Authority for Naval Station Roosevelt Roads.
Tax incentives for Puerto Rico; Rum Tax Cover in Reconciliation Bill, and other potential tax vehicles.
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Support client's efforts to secure funding to address the information technology needs of local law enforcement units. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2007 Science-State-Commerce-Justice Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5672).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
research, promotion and consumer information program; also advise on proposed EPA rulemaking with regard to use of the pesticide carbofuran. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), FY 2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5384), United States Trade Enforcement Rights Act (H.R. 3283, S. 1421), New Shipper Review Amendment Act of 2005 (H.R. 1039, S. 695), the United States Trade Enhancement Act of 2006 (S. 2467), the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2005 (S. 1692), and legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals (S. 2395). Support legislation providing for unfair trade practices reform, economic and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, and funding for honey bee research; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and the honey
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · year_end · YY
Seek funding in support of client's food safety education efforts. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2007 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5647 and S. 3708) and the FY 2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5384).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SPHERIX INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
BARR LABORATORIES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PUERTO RICO HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
THALES TRANSPORT (NORTH AMERICA) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
SCHEIDT & BACHMAN USA INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Forest Service
AMERICAN COATINGS ASSOCIATION INC (F/K/A NATIONAL PAINT & COATINGS ASSOC) via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GEO GROUP via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Bureau of Prisons (BOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Marshals Service
PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAXIMUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CORRECT RX PHARMACY SERVICES via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2006 · mid_year · RR
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2005 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO via WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
2005 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
Filing targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
In support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to repeal 1936 property tax limitation in the Virgin Islands; (4) legislation to clarify the application of the statute of limitations to Virgin Islands taxpayers;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Tax incentives for Puerto Rico; extension of rum tax cover over; extension of Earned Income Credit to Puerto Rico; ruling request on rum production in Puerto Rico.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
(4) in support of legislation to clarify residency and source of income rules for the Virgin Islands economic development program (American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) and implementing regulations by the U.S. Treasury. n support of (1) legislation to eliminate the cap on the amount of federal rum taxes returned to the Virgin Islands; (2) legislation and administrative agreement with the U.S. IRS to authorize cost-sharing with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Program in the Virgin Islands; (3) legislation to repeal 1936 property tax limitation in the Virgin Islands;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Representation of the interests of the Local Redevelopment Authority for Naval Station Roosevelt Roads.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
cops technology grant for the V.I.Police Department, and earmarked appropriations for the Virgin Islands environmental infrastructure. In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including increased highway funding under highway authorization bill, interior capital improvement appropriations, earmarked appropriations for V.I. mass transit facilities,
In opposition to H.R. 62 (a bill to establish a Chief Financial Officer in the Virgin Islands).
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Class Action, General Civil Liability reforms S. 852
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advanced truck stop electrification, energy, transportation and environmental legislation.
Advanced truck stop electrification, energy, transportation and environmental legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
Support for H.R. 4963 and S.2304, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE