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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 11000 BROKEN LAND PARKWAY, SUITE 700 |
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City | COLUMBIA |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21044 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13643-12
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6. House ID# 304380000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kenny Marable |
Date | 1/20/2015 5:25:36 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2126, Better Buildings Act of 2013
H.R. 3856, Homeowners Debt Relief Extension Act of 2014
H.R. 3901, To prohibit contributions by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Market Fund while such enterprises are in conservatorship or receivership, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4146, To amend the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990
H.R. 4208, To ensure stability in FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices
H.R. 4255, To require the Federal Housing Finance Agency to establish a 6-month moratorium on foreclosure of mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on homes of individuals who have lost Federal unemployment insurance as a result of the expiration of such program, and for other purposes
H.R. 4277, To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes
H.R. 4791, To amend section 1333 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992
H.R. 4868, To expand the Moving to Work demonstration program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5495, To prohibit the Federal Housing Finance Agency from reducing or limiting the multifamily housing business of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
H.R. 5601, To provide amounts from the recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Bank of America for assistance under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
H.R. 5776, To allow reviews for certain families incomes every 3 years for purposes of determining eligibility for certain Federal assisted housing programs.
S. 1217, Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013
S. 1352, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
Yentel |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Tax Reform Act of 2014
H.R. 3950, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for energy-efficient existing homes.
H.R. 3995, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
H.R. 4117, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income tax credit.
H.R. 4130, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage mixed-income housing development.
H.R. 4326, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs.
H.R. 4329, To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4365, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4717, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program
H.R. 4941, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of Promise Zones.
H.R. 5082, To provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5198, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an appeal process for designation as qualified census tracts and difficult development areas under the low-income housing credit.
H.R. 5222, Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014
H.R. 5299, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an enhanced credit for the rehabilitation of buildings located in low-income communities.
H.R. 5655, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the rehabilitation credit, and for other purposes.
S. 1133, New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013
S. 1442, Improving the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act
S. 2003, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for certain property under construction.
S. 2059, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for the purchase of heating and cooling equipment which meets the Energy Star program requirements and is used in certain high-cost energy communities, and for other purposes.
S. 2233, National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014
S. 2388, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems, and for other purposes.
S. 2634, National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2014
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1872, Budge and Accounting Transparency Act of 2014
H.R. 4745, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.
H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
H.R. Res. 130, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
S. 96, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
S. 2389, An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4885, Social Impact Bond Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2689, Energy Savings Through Public -Private Partnerships Act of 2013
H.R. 4345, To reauthorize the weatherization and State energy programs, and for other purposes
H.R. 5004, To improve the energy efficiency of multifamily housing in the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5104, Pay for Success Affordable Housing Energy Modernization Act of 2014
S. 2971, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1010, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4122, To reauthorize the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014
H.R. 5591, Transportation Connections to Opportunity Act of 2014
S. 2275, Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act
S. 2322, A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs,and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Diane |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code URB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5467, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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