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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 | 2011 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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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 | 01/20/2012 |
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
Broadband Expansion & Adoption
S74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011
S21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Dan |
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent Reform
S23 - America Invents Act
HR1249 - America Invents 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Dan |
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
Discussions with the Treasury on Money Laundering
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)
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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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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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
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
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
Discussions with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood plain mapping concerns
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Dan |
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
Federal Assistance for Building Energy Retrofits
S77 - Pollution and Costs Reduction Act
Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on energy issues
Discussions with the Department of Energy (DoE) on a proposed commercial building energy labeling program
Discussions with the Small Business Administration (SBA) on energy issues
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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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Dan |
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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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Jerry |
Nagy |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increase in Credit Union Lending Cap
S509 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011
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
Availability of Capital for Finance
HR940 - United States Covered Bond Act of 2011
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
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
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
GSE Modifications
S693 - GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection 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
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.
Improvement of Short Sale Process
HR1498 - Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
Changes to Capital Requirements for Performing Loans
HR1723 - Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2011
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;
Termination of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HR861 - 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
Changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
HR2446 - RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011
Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on RESPA/Truth in Lending Act (TILA) harmonization, Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, appraisal issues, and appraisal management companies.
Discussions with the Small Business Administration on lending, Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rules, QM Rules and the Commercial Refinance Program.
Conversations with Treasury on Foreclosure Prevention, Money Laundering Rules, Credit Policy, QRM rules, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) restructuring, Real Estate-Owned Property Disposition, Short Sales, the Small Business Lending Fund, Commercial Workouts/Term-Extensions, and Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan (QCRE) Rules (The latter held additionally with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)).
Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on lease accounting rules and QCRE rules.
Discussions with FDIC on QRM Rules, Commercial Workouts/Term-Extensions, and QCRE Rules.
Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on QCRE Rules, QRM Rules, and the Federal Housing Administration
Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on QCRE rules, foreclosure prevention, and credit policy.
Discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Uniform Appraisal Datasets (UADs) and guaranty fees.
Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on GSE/FHA Conforming Loan Limits
Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on GSE/FHA Conforming Loan Limits
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 Housing Finance Board (FHFB), 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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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Vijay |
Yadlapati |
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Tony |
Hutchinson |
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Kenneth |
Trepeta |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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Jeff |
Lischer |
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Megan |
Booth |
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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
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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Helen |
Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
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.
Enhancement, Enforcement and Oversight of FHA, Changes to Loan Limits
HR1977 - FHA Reform Act of 2011
Discussions with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) withtin the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on condominium issues, the 203(k) program, Section 8 housing, seller financing, and FHA financing
Discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on guaranty fees, Uniform Appraisal Datasets (UADs), and the VA loan guarantees
Discussions with the National Economic Council (NEC) on FHA Conforming Loan Limits
Discussions with the White House Office of Public Engagement on FHA Conforming Loan Limits
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)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donnelly |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Jerry |
Nagy |
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Jeff |
Lischer |
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Ventrone |
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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
Employment Eligibility Verification
HR282 - A bill to require federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify program for employmen...
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)
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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Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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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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Russell |
Riggs |
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Charles |
Dawson |
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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
Property Expensing
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
Changes to Depreciation
HR158 - Expensing Property Expands our Nation's Strong Economy Act (EXPENSE) of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Linda |
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
HR527 - Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011
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)
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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Jerry |
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Gregory |
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Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Blair |
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Wingert |
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Kevin |
Donnelly |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
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
Discussions with EPA on proposed stormwater rule and proposed rule on U.S. waters
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
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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Whitfield |
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Blair |
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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 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
Participated in a review panel on Housing and Transportation Affordability Index
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)
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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Devlin |
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Whitfield |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Wingert |
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Donnelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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4 | 8 | 12 |