Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

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 ACC

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues related to accounting convergence projects, auditing, and extensible business reporting language

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code AVI

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011
Air Cargo Screening Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Securty and Governmental Affairs Committee
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft, expected before August recess), House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft, expected July 12, 2011), Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and The House Committee on Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice), updated regulation expected in October 2011
The Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rule making, published on January 11, 2010, updated rulemaking, Fall 2011
White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review, report anticipated Summer 2011
Various issues relating to the Air Cargo Security Working Group

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. SENATE

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code BAN

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection, corporate governance
Various issues related to the Financial Stability Oversight Council

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, including: Section 1746, which would limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act;
Section 1747, which would prohibit EPA from expanding the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to waters the law was never intended to cover; Section 1419, which would limit the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) ability to take any further action related to closure of the Yucca Mountain geologic repository until it reverses the pending Atomic Safety Licensing Boards finding that the Department of Energy has no legal mechanism to withdraw its license application; Amendment #94 offered by Chairman Kline which would prevent the Department of Education from using any funds to implement the proposed gainful employment regulation; amendments related to limiting funding for the National Labor Relations Board to prevent the Board from modifying the standard it uses to determine what constitutes an appropriate bargaining unit for union organizing and collective bargaining; amendments to improve accountability and congressional oversight of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) by ensuring that this Bureau, which was created in the recently enacted Dodd-Frank law, would be funded through the traditional appropriations process; Amendments #121 and #122, offered by Rep. Lipinski, which would ensure that U.S. industry and agriculture continue to be harmed by punishing retaliatory tariffs established by Mexico because of the failure of the United States to meet its commitment regarding cross border cargo shipments from Mexico; Amendment #29, offered by Rep. Heller, would eliminate U.S. contributions of multilateral assistance funds and significantly impair opportunities for expanded access for U.S. companies in developing markets; various amendments that would limit domestic energy production, including amendments that would levy new punitive taxes and new fees on energy production; Amendment # 439 offered by Rep. Doyle would require all federal agencies exceeding $100 million in extramural research to make final manuscripts of peer-reviewed, private-sector journal articles that report on federally-funded research freely available on the Internet; several amendments that would enable America to maximize all domestic energy resources by expanding access for on shore energy production on federal lands and off shore production in the Gulf of Mexico and the Arctic; various amendments would prohibit certain rulemakings that the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to promulgate that exceed its authority or impose overly costly and burdensome requirements.
H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
H.R. 2017, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions that would impose limitations on OMB Circular A-76 competitions
H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R. 2112 : Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions that would impose limitations on OMB Circular A-76 competitions
H.R. 2354, A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes
Fiscal Year 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Services Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the Department of Labor
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues related to the FY2012 Budget and Appropriation and the U.S. International Affairs Budget for Fiscal Year 2012; SEC Reform and appropriations; CFPB reform and appropriation; provisions and amendments related to limiting funding for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Agency, SEC, Commodities and Futures Trading Commission

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

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15. General issue area code CAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 231, EPA Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE

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15. General issue area code CDT

16. Specific lobbying issues

P.L. 111-203, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau (111th Congress)
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues related to derivatives regulation, proposed whistleblower regulations, and position limits (specific legislation not yet introduced)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System

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15. General issue area code CHM

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011
H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act
H.R. 916, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)

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15. General issue area code CIV

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1549 / S. 797, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1493 / S. 788, Fair Pay Act
H.R. 1397 / S. 811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Potential legislation regarding mixed motive causes of action for employment claims (specific legislation not yet introduced)
Proposed regulations related to "reasonable factors other than age" under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (75 Fed. Reg. 7,212, February 18, 2010)
Proposed regulations related to affirmative action for protected veterans (76 Fed. Reg. 23,358, April 26, 2011)

Proposed extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements related to the "non-construction supply and service information collection" (76 Fed. Reg. 27,670, May 12, 2011)
Anticipated proposed regulations related to affirmative action under section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (75 Fed. Reg. 43,116, July 23, 2010)
Various issues relating to employer use of employee credit history, employer use of employee criminal history, employer consideration of applicant employment status, use of leave as an accommodation, OFCCP interpretation of its jurisdiction, especially as applied to subcontractors, under Executive Order 11246, and United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (potential submission to Senate for ratification)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)

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15. General issue area code CON

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Various issues relating to aiding and abetting

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Government Accountability Office (GAO)

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15. General issue area code CPT

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011
H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act

S. 23, America Invents Act
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S. 968, The Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act
S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act
S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011
Discussion draft legislation regarding the Cloud Computing Act of 2011
Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding (legislation not yet introduced)
Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403)
Legislation to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings (no bill number - not yet introduced)
White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal, including data breach provisions
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation
Various issues relating to draft privacy legislation, proposals by foreign governments to institute plain packaging requirements on tobacco and other consumer products, Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), Data Security and Breach Notification, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, USPTO IP Attache Program, securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony
Bradley Hayes - Covered Official Positions:
Deputy Chief Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee
Senior Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee / Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Rep. Sonny Callahan

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code CSP

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act
H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act
H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011
H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 23, America Invents Act
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act
S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011
P.L. 111-203, all issues pertaining to Title X, the Consumer Protection Bureau (111th Congress)
Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203), all provisions and amendments relating to derivatives, consumer protection and corporate governance
Discussion draft legislation regarding the Cloud Computing Act of 2011
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding (legislation not yet introduced)
Legislation to amend Title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings (legislation not yet introduced)
White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal, including data breach provisions
Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403)
Various issues relating to draft privacy legislation, proposals by foreign governments to institute plain packaging requirements on tobacco and other consumer products, Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), Data Security and Breach Notification, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, USPTO IP Attache Program, securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony
Bradley Hayes - Covered Official Positions:
Deputy Chief Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee
Senior Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee / Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Rep. Sonny Callahan

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System

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15. General issue area code DEF

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Senate Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code EDU

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1472, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act
S. 460, Education for All Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011,
Senate Amendment #400 by Senator DeMint directing that the gainful employment regulation issued by the Secretary of Education shall have no force or effect
Various issues relating to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization (legislation not yet introduced), Department of Education's Gainful Employment Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, incentive compensation, state authorization, definition of a credit hour, reform and reauthorization of No Child Left Behind Legislation, reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Education - Dept of

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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, including: Section 1746, which would limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act;
Section 1747, which would prohibit EPA from expanding the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to waters the law was never intended to cover; Section 1419, which would limit the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) ability to take any further action related to closure of the Yucca Mountain geologic repository until it reverses the pending Atomic Safety Licensing Boards finding that the Department of Energy has no legal mechanism to withdraw its license application; various amendments that would limit domestic energy production, including amendments that would levy new punitive taxes and new fees on energy production; several amendments that would enable America to maximize all domestic energy resources by expanding access for on shore energy production on federal lands and off shore production in the Gulf of Mexico and the Arctic; and various amendments would prohibit certain rulemakings that the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to promulgate that exceed its authority or impose overly costly and burdensome requirements
H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act
H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act
H.R. 1280, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes
H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011
H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 1938, North American-Made Energy Security Act
H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011
H.R. 2170, Cutting Red Tape to Facilitate Renewable Energy Act
H.R. 2171, Exploring for Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act
H.R. 2172, Utilizing Americas Federal Lands for Wind Energy Act
H.R. 2173, Advancing Offshore Wind Production Act
H.R. 910 / S. 482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
S. 231, EPA Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
S. 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, including an amendment offered by Senator McConnell which would block the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing a new set of regulations on the emitters of greenhouse gases
S. 706, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011
S. 940, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act
S. 953, Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011
S. 1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Environmental legislation (not yet introduced) advocating measures for permit streamlining, balancing of environmental and economic considerations, and implementation of data quality
Proposed Rule: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for HAPs from coal and oil fired steam units
Proposed Rule: Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058
Proposed GHG new source performance standards for refiners and coal and oil-fired electric generating units
Final Rule: National Emissions Standards for HAPs from Portland cement plants
FY 2012 Budget of the U.S. Government
Various issues relating to regulatory overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency; EPA regulation of greenhouse gases; issues regarding the need for more domestic energy production, including nuclear energy; federal permitting of infrastructure projects

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)

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15. General issue area code ENV

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1872, Employment Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011
H.R. 2170, Cutting Red Tape to Facilitate Renewable Energy Act
H.R. 2171, Exploring Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act
H.R. 2172, Utilizing Americas Federal Lands for Wind Energy Act
H.R. 2354, A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes
S. 228, Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
S. 231, EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011
S. 1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
S. 1061, Government Litigation Savings Act
H.R. 10/S.299, REINS Act
H.R. 910/S.482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
FY 2012 Budget of the U.S. Government
Environmental legislation (not yet introduced) advocating measures for permit streamlining, balancing of environmental and economic considerations, and implementation of data quality
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heater; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058
Proposed Rule: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone
Proposed Rule: National Emission Standards for HAPs from coal and oil fired steam units
Proposed Rule: Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter
Final Rule: National Emissions Standards for HAPs from Portland cement plants
EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Draft Permit: Construction General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
Draft Guidance: Definition of the Waters of the US
Various issues regarding the Fiscal Year 2012 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; issues related to various Water Resources Development Acts; proposed GHG new source performance standards for refiners and coal-and oil-fired electric generating units; federal permitting of infrastructure projects

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), White House Office

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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code FIN

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 87, To Repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
H.R. 557, Consumer Financial Protection Oversight Act of 2011
H.R. 1062, Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
H.R. 1070, Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011
H.R. 1082, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1121, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
H.R. 1315, Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
H.R. 1573, A bill to facilitate implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption
H.R. 1610, Business Risk Mitigation & Price Stabilization Act of 2011
H.R. 1667, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Transfer Clarification Act,a bill to postpone the date for the transfer of functions to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection if the Bureau does not yet have a director in place
S. 679, Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011, Amendment by Senator DeMint barring the United States from participating in the International Monetary Funds New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB)
S. 737, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
S. 782 Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011
S. 947, A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes
Bill expected to be proposed on disclosure of beneficial owners of private compensations
Legislative proposals to alter the derivatives provisions of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Derivatives Regulations
Nomination of Elizabeth Warren to be special advisor to the President and Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Nomination of Mark P. Wetjen to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Various issues related to the implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Sarbanes Oxley 409(a), Regulatory Reform, the DISCLOSE Executive Order, money market reform

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System

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15. General issue area code FOO

16. Specific lobbying issues

Various issues related to the integration and application of the principles of Executive Order 13563 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) in Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rulemaking; Regulatory Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, P.L. 111-353

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

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15. General issue area code FOR

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues regarding authorization and appropriation measures for capital increases for the multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code FUE

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act
H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act
H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moritorium Act

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code GAM

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1174, Internet Gaming Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act
Issues related to unintroduced online gaming legislation

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code GOV

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 527, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011
H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
H.R. 2008, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
H.R. 10 / S. 299, Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011
S. 474 Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011, including Amendment #417 and Amendment #418, both offered by Senator Portman to ensure independent regulatory agencies are subject to the scope of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, and Amendments #299 and #390 offered by Senator Scott to repeal the three percent withholding tax
S. 981, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, including an amendment by Senator Collins and Senator Portman to preclude the White House from forcing the Department of Defense to require entities to disclose their political spending as a condition of participating in the federal procurement process
S. 1030, Freedom from Restrictive Excessive Executive Demands and Onerous Mandates (FREEDOM) Act of 2011
S. 1100, Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011
FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations Bill
FY 2012 Appropriations Legislation
Regulatory Reform legislation to improve oversight, transparency and review (specific legislation not yet introduced)
DFARS Case 2009-D038, Business Systems Rule: DoD business systems and modifications to the approval process
Winslow Sargeant Nomination for Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy
Food Safety Modernization Act, Pl 111-353 Rulemaking
Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program
Defense Contract Audit Agency: Improving the agencys relationship with industry
Competitive Sourcing: Ensuring a balanced approach to the use of competitive sourcing
Commercial Items: Ensuring contractors can continue to provide commercial items to the government and not narrowing its definition
Insourcing: Insourcing of governmental functions
Contract bundling: The bundling of contracts by the federal government
Various issues relating to the presidential executive order requiring companies to disclose political spending as a condition for bidding for federal contracts; government oversight and process reform; EPA Construction General Permit for Stormwater (advocated for compliance with Executive Order 13563, Regulatory Flexibility Act and Unfunded Mandates Reduction Act);Congressional oversight of the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

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15. General issue area code HCR

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
H.R. 4, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011
H.R. 452, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
H.R. 605, Patients Freedom to Choose Act
H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act
H.R. 1370, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011
H.R. 2077, MLR Repeal Act
H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Fair Competition Act
H.R. 4853, Middle Class Tax Act of 2010
H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act
S. 17, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including the Amendment offered by Senator McConnell to repeal P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and an Amendment offered by Senator Stabenow which would repeal Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S. 312, Patients Freedom to Choose Act
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, including an Amendment offered by Senator Johanns which would fully repeal Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Amendment Number 197 offered by Senator Hutchison
S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, issues related to 1099 reporting amendments
S. 668, Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act
S. 720, Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act
S. 848, Consumer Information Enhancement Act of 2011
S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2011
S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011
S. 3501, American Job Protection Act
S. 3673, Patients Freedom Choice Act
H.R. 5141/S. 3578, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
H.R. 1744/S.20, American Job Protection Act
P.L. 112-009 (Formerly H.R. 4), Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
Filed comments and met with relevant agencies on regulations implementing health care reform. (P.L. 111-148 and 111-152). Regulations commented on include: Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Request for Information, Adult Child Coverage (Age 26) Interim Final Rule, Grandfathered Plan Status Interim Final Rule, Preexisting Condition Exclusion, Lifetime & Annual Limits, Rescissions, Patient Protections Interim Final Rule, Preventive Services Coverage Interim Final Rule, Internal Claims & Appeals and External Review Processes Interim Final Rule, Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) Interim Final Rule, 1099 Reporting Requirements Request for Comments, Planning and Establishment of State-level Exchanges Request for Comments, National Quality Plan Request For Comments, Non-Discrimination in Favor of Highly Compensated Individuals Request for Comments, Essential Health Benefits (IOM Study), Amended Interim Final Rule for Grandfathered Plan Status, Guidance on OTC Medicine & Definition of Medical Expenses, Development of Health Risk Assessment, Medical Loss Ratio, Rate Increase Disclosure and Review, Value Based Insurance Design, Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Programs, Nondiscrimination in favor of Highly Compensated Individuals - second notice re timing, DOL: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563, Treasury: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563, State Innovation Waivers, ACOs & Medicare Shared Savings Program, Electronic Disclosure by Employee Benefit Plan, Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage (Section 4980H)
Various issues related to P.L. 111-148 (111th Congress) also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; these issues include anything being implemented during the 112th Congress or rulemaking, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, and flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts; issues related to the regulatory process and legislative corrections to P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (coverage, financing, and delivery reform, 1099 reporting, Grandfathering, HSA and FSA changes, CMS claims database, IPAB, CLASS program, employer mandate, medical loss ratio); regulatory process and legislative corrections to P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010; ERISA preemption; impact on small business

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)

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15. General issue area code HOM

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011
H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act
H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
H.R. 1561, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act, a bill to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes
H.R. 1690, Modern Credential Act of 2011
H.R. 2096, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011
S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011
S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Reauthorization Act of 2011
H.R. 6098/S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009
Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1); particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) funding issues
The Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft, expect July 12, 2011)
White House cybersecurity legislative proposal (no bill number)
The Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 House Committee on Homeland Security (no bill number)
Draft Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee-Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee staff draft cybersecurity bill (no bill number)
The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (discussion draft)
Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act (discussion draft)
The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft). House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance
Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice)
DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices)
Comment submission to the Department of Commerce/NIST request for information, Effectiveness of Federal Agency Participation in Standardization in Select Technology Sectors (see December 8, 2010, Federal Register)
Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS personnel surety program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice)
The SAFETY (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act of 2002 (see June 8, 2006, Federal Register notice)
Draft DHS White Paper on Cyber Strategy Focus and Approach (no bill or formal Federal Register notice)
Various issues relating to the Obama administrations National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC); DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007); agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs; agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), White House Office

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15. General issue area code IMM

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 43, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program
and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States
H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 280, Secure the Capitol Act
H.R. 282, To require federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification
H.R. 399, Stopping Trained-In-America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2011
H.R. 483, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act
H.R. 693, E-Verify Modernization Act of 2011
H.R. 695, Legal Eligibility for Granting a Loan Act of 2011
H.R. 704, Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2011
H.R. 800, Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011
H.R. 959, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
H.R. 1091, Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 1114, StartUp Visa Act of 2011
H.R. 1120, International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2011
H.R. 1134, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act
H.R. 1156, Accountability in Immigrant Repatriation Act of 2011
H.R. 1164, National Language Act of 2011
H.R. 1196, LEAVE Act
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act
H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act
S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
S. 565, StartUp Visa Act of 2011
S. 638, SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act of 2011
S. 639, SCAAP Reauthorization Act
S. 642, To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program
S. 1196, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
S. 1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
Regulatory Comments:
-RIN 1205-AB61 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Final Rule, 76 Fed. Reg. 3452
-E-Verify Self Check Program (OMB-59) USCIS Information Collection ,75 Fed. Reg. 7789 (Notice of Information Collection, Comments Requested from the Public)
-RIN 1205-AB58 Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens, 76 Fed. Reg. 15130
-Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File H-lB Petitions on Behalf of Aliens Subject to the Numerical Limitations, 76 Fed. Reg. 1186, Docket No.: USCIS-2008-0014
Potential Immigration Legislation regarding the H1-B Visa Program
Potential Immigration Legislation regarding the H2-B Visa Program
Various issues relating to immigration reform (specific legislation not yet introduced); efforts to address high skilled immigration, low skilled immigration, travel and tourism, enforcement including worksite enforcement

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)

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15. General issue area code INS

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 435, National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2010

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code LAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011, including amendments that provide sunshine and disclosure with regard to the operation of asbestos bankruptcy trusts.
H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011
Nomination of John "Jack" McConnell to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE

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15. General issue area code LBR

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act
H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, Section 903, House Amendment 229,
to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act
H.R. 972, Secret Ballot Protection Act
H.R. 2017, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2012 (H.Amdt. 388 only)
H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, House Amendment 411, Regarding Project Labor Agreements
H.R. 2118, related to the authority to enjoin state laws that are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act
H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act
S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 2040/S.504, National Right-to-Work Act
H.R. 735/S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act
H.R. 1976/S. 964, Job Protection Act
Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the Department of Labor
Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the National Labor Relations Board
Potential legislation reforming the National Labor Relations Act
Potential legislation reforming the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Proposed Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (75 Fed. Reg. 80,410, Dec. 22, 2010)
Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011)
Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011)
E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing
E.O. 13,495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor
Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation     
Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812)
Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010)
Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,494 related to labor relations costs of federal contractors (75 Fed. Reg. 19,345, Apr. 14, 2010)
Proposed new interpretation of "feasibility" as it relates to engineering and administrative controls under the OSHA Noise Reduction Standard (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) and 1926.52(b)) (75 Fed. Reg. 64,216, October 19, 2010)
Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011)
Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011)
Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010)
Department of Labor Submission pursuant to Executive Order 13563
Nominations for the following positions:
Member, National Labor Relations Board
General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board     
Various issues relating to the National Football League labor dispute, National Labor Relations Board's Complaint against Boeing, and Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced); implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)

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15. General issue area code MAR

16. Specific lobbying issues

Various issues relating to Maritime Security and Liability

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code NAT

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011
H.R. 2071, Exploring Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act
H.R. 2172, Utilizing Americas Federal Lands for Wind Energy Act
S. 1113, Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code RET

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 567, Public Employee Pension Transparency Act
S. 267, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
S. 347, Public Employee Pension Transparency Act
S. 1020, Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings (SEALS) Act of 2011
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Reform of funding rules for employer-provided retirement plans and amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Work on regulatory activity relating to cash balance plans and notice requirements.
Various issues relating to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums; pension and retirement issues, healthcare, tax, and financial services issues; Multiemployer Plan Accounting - The Financial Accounting Standards Board proposes to require multiemployer plan sponsors to include additional disclosures on their financial statements; Definition of a Fiduciary - the Department of Labor proposes amend the definition of a fiduciary under ERISA to more broadly define the circumstances under which a person or entity is considered to be a fiduciary when giving investment advice to an employee benefit plan or a plan's participants; PBGC Premiums - The Administration and Congress are discussing changes to the structure and amount of premiums that defined benefit plan sponsors must pay to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; issues relating to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protect Act; Congressional oversight of Employee Benefits Security Administration

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)

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15. General issue area code SMB

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 417, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2011
H.R. 1050, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1062, Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
H.R. 1070, Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011
H.R. 1082, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
H.R. 1370, a bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 1610, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011
S. 128, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2011
S. 474, Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 653, Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011, including Amendment # 390 by Senator Snowe to expand the responsibilities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of federal agencies during the rulemaking process so that a more thorough economic impact of proposed regulations on small businesses would be taken into account by regulators
S. 1030, Freedom from Restrictive Excessive Executive Demands and Onerous Mandates Act of 2011
Draft legislation related to small business contracting revitalization
Nomination of Dr. Winslow Sargeant for Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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15. General issue area code TAX

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 4, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
H.R. 126, Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress
H.R. 436, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011
H.R. 674, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities
H.R. 942, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act
H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act (tax provisions)
H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act (tax provisions)
H.R. 1259, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 (tax provisions)
H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (tax provisions)
H.R. 1834, Freedom to Invest Act of 2011
S. 17, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
S. 18, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
S. 89, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011
S. 164, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, including Amendment 212, which would repeal the three percent withholding law, which was enacted in Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222)
S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011
S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011, including Amendment 405 by Senator Brown and Senator Snowe, which would repeal the three percent withholding law, which was enacted in Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-222)
S. 940, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act (tax provisions)
H.Con.Res. 34, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021
P.L. 112-009 (Formerly H.R. 4), Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011
Various issues relating to three percent tax withholding mandate, repatriation holiday, tax extenders, tax reform, debt ceiling

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Treasury - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code TEC

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act
H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011
H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 23, America Invents Act
S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act
S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
Discussion draft legislation regarding the Cloud Computing Act of 2011
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Legislation
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding. (legislation not yet introduced)
Legislation to amend Title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings (no bill number - not yet introduced)
Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403)
White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal (data breach provisions)
FCC Proceeding on LightSquared Subsidiary LLC Request for Modification of its Authority for an Ancillary Terrestial Component
Various issues relating to draft privacy legislation, proposals by foreign governments to institute plain packaging requirements on tobacco and other consumer products, Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), Data Security and Breach Notification, IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, USPTO IP Attache Program, securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony, and draft privacy legislation
Bradley Hayes - Covered Official Positions:
Deputy Chief Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee
Senior Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Counsel - Senator Jeff Sessions / Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee / Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Senator Jeff Sessions
Intern - Rep. Sonny Callahan

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

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15. General issue area code TOU

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 959, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
Presidents budget FY 2012. Lifting of international tax exemption from Mexico, Canada, and certain Caribbean countries
Various issues relating to B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas and entry procedures for international travelers; implementation of WHTI on specific changes to the Final Rule and possible fixes moving forward with the full implementation

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code TRD

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011
H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011
H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011
H.R. 2072, Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011
H.R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act
S. 978, Bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes
S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011
H.R. 639/S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
Appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403)
Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009
Legislation similar to S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Panama Free Trade Agreement
The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft)
The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
The Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011 (discussion draft)
The 2011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, particularly, the Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably (SAFE) Act (offered as an amendment) (discussion draft)
Fiscal 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 1), particularly the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) provision
The Customs facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee on Finance (discussion draft)
Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Statement submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the Committees June 21, 2011 Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts hearing
The Department of Transportations Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010
The Department of Transportations notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010)
DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007)
Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs
Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. C-TPAT program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program
White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011
White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review. Outreach to the White House, DHS and Customs and Border Protection throughout the review. Report anticipated Spring 2011
Air Cargo Security Working Group , U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to attempts on air cargo planes
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Supply Chain and Customs Working Group: United States Trade Representative
Various issues relating to Russia PNTR; Chinese currency; terminated pilot program allowing cross border trucking with Mexico; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA); the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); Brazilian Cotton Institute funding; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to China; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP); plain packaging; the USPTO IP Attache Program; Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia; creating Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) for Afghanistan and Pakistan; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; Chinas IPR and industrial policies; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption, and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-Korea economic relations; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of Antitrust, Standards and Investment; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S. economic relations with countries in the Middle East including Egypt and Israel; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation)
Chris Strow - Covered Official Positions:
Deputy Chief of Staff -- Rep. Jack Metcalf
Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director -- Rep. Denny Rehberg

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Copyright Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Treasury - Dept of, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code TRU

16. Specific lobbying issues

Various issues relating to a terminated pilot program allowing cross-border trucking with Mexico

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code TOR

16. Specific lobbying issues

Various Liability Reform Issues (specific legislation not yet introduced)

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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15. General issue area code TRA

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 104, Realize America's Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance
H.R. 402, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service
H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, including Section 817 addressing the BARR program
H.R. 1034, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011
H.R. 1079, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 1802, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act
H.R. 2354, A bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
S. 340, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011, a bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance
S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, a bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of an American Infrastructure Financing Authority, to provide for an extension of the exemption from the alternative minimum tax treatment for certain tax-exempt bonds, and for other purposes
S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011
Various issues relating to highway and transit reauthorization; water resource development; FLT and flying time; financing of large infrastructure projects, including aviation, waterways, and clean water; Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program; and shipping lithium batteries

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address: www.uschamber.com/associations/; www.uskoreafta.org; www.thecacp.com

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

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