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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVE, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | CHICAGO |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60611 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27070-12
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6. House ID# 317330000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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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. | ||||||||
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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: JERRY GIOVANIELLO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
Date | 01/22/2013 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Broadband Expansion & Adoption
S297 - Antideficiency Act
HR607 - Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011
Access to Wireless Networks
S28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Equal Access to Networks
S135 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2011
SJRes6 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices
HJRes37 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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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Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Privacy & Security
S74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011
S21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
Data Privacy & Security
HR 611 - Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act
HR 654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act
HR 220 - Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2011
HR 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
HR 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act
HR2577 - A bill to protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect data containing personal information and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach.
S799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act
S1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S1408 - A bill to require federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to disclose any breach of such information
S1535 - A bill to protect consumers by mitigating the vulnerability of personally identifiable information to theft through a security breach, providing notice and remedies to consumers in the wake of such a breach, holding companies accountable for preventable breaches, facilitating the sharing of post-breach technical information between companies, and enhancing criminal and civil penalties and other protections against the unauthorized collection or use of personally identifiable information
S2015 - The Cybersecurity Act.
Changes to Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
HR2446 - Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011
Patent Reform
HR6245 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2012
Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding data collection.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Changes to National Flood Insurance Program
HR700 - To provide a moratorium on the issuance of flood insurance rate maps, to assist property owners in adapting to flood insurance rate map changes, and for other purposes
Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program
HR435 - National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2010
HR1309 - Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
HR2017 - Fiscal 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations
HR2078 - Homeowners Flood Insurance Awareness Act
S1091 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to include a system for indeterminate loss insurance claims, and for other purposes.
S1940- To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solvency of the flood insurance fund, and for other purposes
HR3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
HR1 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act
Extension of National Flood Insurance Program
HR2584 - Fiscal 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations
S1958- To extend the National Flood Insurance Program until May 31, 2012
HR2055 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
HJRes94 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
HJRes95 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
HR4348 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Termination of National Flood Insurance Program
HR764 - Fair Treatment of Existing Levees Act of 2011
Ensuring Affordability of Natural Disaster Insurance
S637 - Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act
S646 - Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011
Hurricane Protection Funding Research
S120 - to direct the General Accountability Office to conduct a full audit of hurricane protection funding and cost estimates associated with post-Katrina hurricane protection
Drywall Sulfur Limits for Hurricane Damaged Homes
HR 4212 - Drywall Wall Safety Act
Discussions with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on National Flood Insurance Program reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS),
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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Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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
Changes to the Energy Star Program
HR438 - Energy Star Improvements Act of 2011
Suspension of CO2 Regulation Under Clean Air Act
S228 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
S231 - EPA Regulations Suspension Act of 2011
HR97 - Free Industry Act
HR153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act
HR199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011
HR750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
Energy Labeling, Energy Efficiency Loans, Federal Building Codes
S1000- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011
HR627 - Home Energy Loss Prevention Act
Adding Energy Costs to Mortgage Underwriting & Appraisal
S1737 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011
Tax Incentives for the Energy Efficiency Bill
HR4017 - The Smart Energy Act
S3591 - The Commercial Building Modernization Act
Energy Efficiency and Manufacturing
HR6582 - The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act
Regulatory Reform
S3468 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2012
Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding home energy performance scores.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Colin |
Allen |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Tony |
Hutchinson |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap
S2231 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2012
HR1418 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011
Extension of Temporary SBA Programs
HR366 - To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes
HR2936 - Small Business Administration Express Loan Extension Act of 2011
Foreclosure Issues
S170 - Helping Responsible Homeowners Act of 2011
S222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010
HR430 - HAMP Repeal and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011
HR1131 - Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011
HR1151 - Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011
HR839 - HAMP Termination Act of 2011
HR5940 - Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012
S2080 - Keeping Families in their Home Act of 2012
GSE Modifications
S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act
S1834 - Residential Mortgage Market Privatization and Standardization Act
S1963 - Mortgage Finance Act
HR31 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers Act of 2011
HR463 - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011
HR1182 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act
HR1221 - Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011
HR1222 - GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011
HR1223 - GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011
HR1224 - GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011
HR1225 - GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011
HR1226 - GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011
HR1227 - GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011
HR1859 - Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011
HR 2413 - Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages Act of 2011
HR2425 - Transparency and Security in Mortgage Registration Act of 2011
HR2428 - GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011
HR2436 - Fannie and Freddie Mac Taxpayer Payback Act of 2011
HR2439 - Removing GSEs Charters During Receivership Act
HR2440 - Market Transparency and Taxpayer Protection Act
HR2441- Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act
HR2462 - Cap the GSE Bailout Act
HR3644 - Private Mortgage Market Investment Act
HR3733 - Affordable Mortgages for Homeowners Act of 2011
S3085 - Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act
S3520 - Rebuilding Equity Act of 2012
S3047 - Expanding Refinancing Opportunities Act of 2012
HR6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Changes to the Truth In Lending Act
HR3849 - Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act
Changes in Financial Market Regulations
HR87 - A bill to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
HR1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011
HR2126 - Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2011
S967 - Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act of 2011.
S3589 - Mortgage Modification Outreach Act
Changes to the Federal Reserve System
S202 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011
HR459 - Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011
HR1094 - Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act
Changes to GSE and FHA Loan Limits
HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act
S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011
HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes.
HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
S3522 - The Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012
Regulatory Oversight of Covered Bonds
S1835 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011
Improvement of Short Sale Process
HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
S2120 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales Act
HR6153 - Fast Help for Homeowners Act
Changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program
HR839 - to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis;
HRes170 - A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (HR 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (HR 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program
Oversight of Insured Depository Institutions
HR2056 - A bill to instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes.
Examinations of Depository Institutions
HR3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act
Availability of Capital for Finance
HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011
HJRes22 - Preserving Capitalism in America Amendment
Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on lease accounting.
Conversations with the Treasury Department on the Dodd-Frank Act, the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), credit, and anti-money laundering guidelines.
Discussions with the Federal Reserve on Dodd-Frank.
Discussions with the FDIC on Basel III.
Conversations with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Dodd-Frank, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Loan Officer Compensation Rules, banking, and mortgage servicing.
Conversations with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), short sales, housing programs lending, and bulk sales of foreclosed properties.
Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Federal Housing Administration and Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRMs).
Discussions with the White House Economic Council regarding credit, Menendez-Boxer refinancing bill, refinancing programs, and "the fiscal cliff."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), White House Office, Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Natl Economic Council (NEC),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Devlin |
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Trepeta |
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Ventrone |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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Gilmartin |
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Tony |
Hutchinson |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Changes in Health Insurance Markets
HR2 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
HR397 - Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011
Changes in Health Insurance Markets
HR1206 - Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
HR1213 - To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges
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
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Treatment of Prepaid FHA Loans
S488 - Reduce Excessive Interest Payments (REIP) Act
S782 - Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011
FHA & GSE Loan Limits
HR1754 - Preserving Equal Access to Mortgage Finance Programs Act
Changes to FHA & GSE Loan Limits
S1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011
HR2508 - A bill to extend through fiscal year 2013 the increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes.
HR2441 - Housing Trust Fund Elimination Act
Enhancement, Enforcement and Oversight of FHA, Changes to Loan Limits
HR1977 - FHA Reform Act of 2011
FHA
HR4264 - FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2012
HR881 - The Americans with Disabilities Act Notification Act of 2011
HR4172 - Second Chance at Home Ownership Act of 2012
Rural Housing Programs
S878 - Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2011
HR273 - Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2011
HR2761 - A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to provide flexibility to the definition of rural areas
HR5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
S3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012
S3541 - A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such act.
Changes to the Truth in Lending Act
HR4323 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Veterans Housing Programs
HR4482 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages.
Housing Counseling and Education
HR5884 - Homeownership Preservation Education Act of 2012
American Community Survey (Census)
HR5326 - FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill
Discussions with the Department of Agriculture on rural housing loans.
Discussions with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on VA home loans.
Discussions withe the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding lead paint.
Conversations with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on mortgage assistance relief services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Treasury - Dept of
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Booth |
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Ventrone |
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Gilmartin |
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Trepeta |
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Riggs |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Extension of Visa Periods to Stimulate International Tourism
S2233 - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act
Encouraging Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
S565 - StartUp Visa Act of 2011
S642 - Creating American Jobs Through Foreign Capital Investment Act
HR1114 - StartUp Visa Act of 2011
S1746 - Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act (VISIT USA Act)
HR3341 - Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act (VISIT USA Act)
S3245 - A bill to permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.
HR2972 - Creating American Jobs Through Foreign Capital Investment Act
Use of "G-Fees" to offset the STEM Jobs Act of 2012
HR 6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Riggs |
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Gilmartin |
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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
Changes to Depreciation
HR158 - Expensing Property Expands our Nation's Strong Economy Act (EXPENSE) of 2011
Changes in 1099 Reporting Requirements
S18 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
S72 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
HR4 - Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
HR144 - Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
Extension of Deduction for State and Local Sales Taxes
S24 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes
S80 - A bill to provide a permanent deduction for state and local general sales taxes
Large-Scale Tax Code Reformation
S13 - Fair Tax Act of 2011
HR25 - Fair Tax Act of 2011
Modifications to Inter-State Taxation Regimes
HR1439 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act
Modifications to Self-Employment Taxation
HR880 - Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2011
Modifications to Standard Deduction for Real Property Taxes
S22 - Homeowner Tax Fairness Act of 2011
HR131 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension for the real property standard deduction and to adjust such deduction for inflation
HR476 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of state
Support for the Mortgage Interest Deduction
H Res25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the current federal income tax dedu...
Tax Relief for Job Creation
S12 - Job Creation Act of 2011
Tax Deductions for Reducing Debt on Commercial Real Estate
HR1147 - Community Recovery and Investment Act of 2011
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
S1452 - Main Street Fairness Act
HR2701 - Main Street Fairness Act
State and Local Use Tax Laws for Remote Sellers
S1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act
HR3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
Prevention from Paying Taxes on Forgiven Mortgage Loan Debt
S2250 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act
REITs
HR5746 - Update and Streamline REIT Act
Amending the IRC to give tax credits to U.S. Start Ups
HR6120 - Scaling Up Manufacturing Act of 2012
Extension of Exclusion of Discharges of Principal Residence Indebtedness
HR202 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness.
HR4336 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness.
The "Fiscal Cliff"
HR8 - The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Tax Deductions for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings
S3591 - The Commercial Building Modernization Act
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
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Goold |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Strengthening Review of Federal Regulations
S1030- Freedom from Restrictive Excessive Executive Demands and Onerous Mandates Act of 2011
HR3010 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
Disposal of Federal Real Property
HR1734 - Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA)
Government Employee Travel Rules
HR2146 - The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2012 (DATA Act)
S1789 - The 21st Century Postal Service Act
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
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Wingert |
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Perez |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Riggs |
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Wyne |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clarification of the Definition of Navigable Waters
S2122 - Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012
HR5325 - A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2013 and for other purposes
Expansion of U.S. Waters/Wetlands Regulated Under the Clean Water Act
HR2354 - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes
S2245 - Preserve the Waters of the United States Act
Discussions with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding waters of the U.S.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Allen |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Riggs |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Policies to provide for the needs of all users of the transportation system
S1056 - Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011
HR1780 - Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011
Establishment of National Infrastructure Bank as wholly-owned government entity for funding transportation, environmental, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure projects
HR402 - National Infrastructure Bank Development Act of 2011
Componenets of Transportation Authorization Bill
S1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
Consideration of all users/modes of transportation in major transportation projects; New policy goals for federal transportation programs
S1950 - Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011
Sets national objectives and goals and performance measures for U.S. transportation policy
S326 - Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011
Conditions for federal funds for major infrastructure projects
S615 - Fiscal Accountability and Transparency Infrastructure Spending Act of 2011
Defines regional transportation planning organizations (RPOs) and requires states to cooperate/incorporate RPOs into long range statewide transportation plans
S625 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning, and for other purposes
HR1565 - To amend Title 23, United States Code, to incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning, and for other purposes.
Establishes the American Infrastructure Financing Authority (AFIA) as a wholly-owned government corporation which provides direct loans and loan guarantees to facilitate transportation, water, or energy infrastructure projects
S652 - Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development
Reauthorize and expand/improve Safe Routes to School Program
S800 - Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization Act
Funding for retroreflectivity mandate, older driver guideline signs and pavement markings, railcrossing data, rural safety highway projects
S918 - Surface Transportation Safety Act
TIFIA loan program (transit accessible), TIGER, STP funds for passenger/freight and port improvements
S936 - American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act
Infrastructure bank program indepenendent of DOT-loans and loan guarantees
S942 - TIGER Act
Policy to require responsible maintenance of existing investments before new investments
S1193 - Federal-Aid Highway Preservation and Renewal Program Act of 2011
Funding for state and local infrastructure projects
S1436 - Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) Bonds Act of 2011
Provisions to encourage employers engage in alternative commute options for their employees
HR260 - Commute LESS Act of 2011
Funding for retroreflectivity mandate, older driver guideline signs and pavement markings, railcrossing data, rural safety highway projects
HR825 - Surface Transportation Safety Act
Grants for ITS pilot programs to imporve efficiency, safety, system performance, and return on investment
HR995 - Smart Technologies for Communities Act
Increases TIFIA funding, increases TIFIA's share from 33 to 49 percent, extends eligibility to "mega transportation projects"
HR1123 - TIFIA Expansion Act of 2011
Transit capital and operating funds
HR1795 - Providing Gas Relief through Public Transportation Act
Encourages commute alternatives to driving alone to work-including creating parity between the transit and parking portions of the commute benefit
HR1825 - Commuter Relief Act
Funding for EPA Smart Growth Office
HR2584 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Discussions with HUD regarding the Housing and Transportation Affordability Initiative.
Conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Proposed Rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Booth |
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Riggs |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Changes in Environmental Regulations for Building Owners
S77 - Pollution and Costs Reduction Act
Improvements to implementing lead paint regulations
S2148 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012
HR5911 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012
HR6091 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 and for other purposes.
Discussions with the EPA regarding commercial lead based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) proposed rule, and lead paint.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Devlin |
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Allen |
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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Riggs |
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Yadlapati |
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Booth |
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Perez |
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