|
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 |
Address2 | |
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 |
|
5. Senate ID# 27070-12
|
||||||||
|
6. House ID# 317330000
|
TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: JERRY GIOVANIELLO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers:
H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009."
H.R. 786 - "To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes."
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers (cont'd):
H.R. 788 - "To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes."
Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers:
H.R. 225 - "Emergency Homeownership & Equity Protection Act"
S 1731 - "To require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, to create databases on foreclosures, and for other purposes."
Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process:
H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act
H.R. 514 - " Responsible Subprime Lending Act"
H.R. 1106 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009"
S. 895 - "A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability"
Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program:
H.R. 703 - "A bill to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements."
H.R. 787 - "To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes."
Bank-Owned Property Disposition
H.R. 2529 - "Neighborhood Preservation Act"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Federal Reserve System, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Tony |
Hutchinson |
|
|
|
Jeff |
Lischer |
|
|
|
Joe |
Ventrone |
|
|
|
Megan |
Booth |
|
|
|
Lisa |
Brechtel |
|
|
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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Allowing Bankruptcy Judges to Cramdown Mortgage Principal for Troubled Borrowers:
H.R. 200 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009"
S. 61 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009"
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Tony |
Hutchinson |
|
|
|
Jeff |
Lischer |
|
|
|
Joe |
Ventrone |
|
|
|
Megan |
Booth |
|
|
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:
S. 299 / H.R. 628 -- "To establish a pilot program in certain United States District Courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges"
S. 515 / H.R. 1260 - "Patent Reform Act of 2009"
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Melanie |
Wyne |
|
|
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
Prohibition of Mandatory Binding Arbitration Clauses:
H.R 1020/S. 931 - "Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009"
Strengthening the ability of the FCC to make good decisions:
H.R. 2183 - "To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes."
Consultations with FTC Regarding Proposed Changes to Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
Consultations with HUD regarding Final Rules for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Melanie |
Wyne |
|
|
|
Scott |
Rinn |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Designation of Endangered Species by the Depts. of the Interior & Commerce:
H..J Res. 18 - "Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973."
EPA Appropriations:
H.R. 2996 - "Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes"
Border Fence Appropriations:
H.R. 2892, S. 1298 - "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes"
Meetings with EPA on lead paint rules
Meetings with Department of the Interior on general public lands and property rights issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
|
Megan |
Booth |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
|
Bob |
McNamara |
|
|
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
Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage:
H.R. 2360/S. 979 - "Small Business Options Program Act of 2009 (SHOP)"
H.R. 859 Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009
Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage (cont'd):
H.R. 3200 - "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"
S. 1679 - "Affordable Health Choices Act"
S. ____ (Senate Finance Committee Draft Health Reform Legislation) - "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"
H.R. 193 AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2009
S. 93 - Small Business Empowerment Act
S. 79 - Healthy Businesses, Healthy Workers Reinsurance Act of 2009
S. 45 - Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2009
S. 391 - Healthy Americans Act
H.R. 879 - Affordable Health Care Expansion Act of 2009
Discussions with White House Office of Health Policy
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregorry |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Marcia |
Salkin |
|
|
|
Scott |
Rinn |
|
|
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
FHA Prohibition on Seller-funded Downpayment Assistance:
H.R. 600 - "FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform Act of 2009"
FHA Loan Limit Increase:
H.R. 587 - "To increase the loan limits for the FHA single family housing mortgage insurance programs"
H.R. 2483 - "Increasing Homeownership Opportunities Act"
Studies on FHA Mortgage Insurance:
H.R. 2467 - "FHA Enhanced Oversight Act of 2009"
Providing Pre-disaster Mitigation Agreements for Public and Assisted Housing Residents:
H.R. 3026 - "Hazard Mitigation For All Act of 2009"
Grants for Veteran Housing:
H.R. 3073 - "A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a grant program to provide assistance to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless."
Prevention of Housing Discrimination:
H.R. 476 - Housing Fairness Act of 2009
Preservation of Assisted Rural Multifamily Housing:
H.R. 2876 - "Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2009"
HUD, FHA Appropriations
HR 3288 - "Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes."
FHA Modernization:
HR 3146 - "21 Century FHA Housing Act of 2009"
Loan limits for high-rise condo development:
H.R. 3527 - "FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009"
Meetings with HUD/FHA, FHFA on Condominium Rules
Letter to HUD on Affordable Housing
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)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Megan |
Booth |
|
|
|
Jerry |
Nagy |
|
|
|
Joe |
Ventrone |
|
|
|
Jeff |
Lischer |
|
|
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
H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program:
S. 388 / H.R. 1136 - "Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Marcia |
Salkin |
|
|
|
Scott |
Rinn |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Establishment of National Government Programs to Provide Affordable & Available Insurance for Natural Disasters:
H.R. 998 - "Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 83 - "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009"
S. 505/H.R. 2555 - "Homeowner's Defense Act of 2009"
Addition of Wind Coverage to National Flood Insurance Program:
H.R. 1264 - "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009"
Extension of National Flood Insurance Program:
HR 3139 - "National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009"
HR 2918 (Public Law No: 111-008) - Legislative branch Appropriations Bill (Division B of this bill contained a continuing resolution that included a 30 day extension of the National Flood Insurance Program)
Availability and Affordability of Commercial/Residential Property Insurance
H.R. 2571/S. 1363 - "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009"
Establishment of Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury
H.R. 2609 - "Insurance Information Act of 2009"
Flood Map Appropriations:
H.R. 2892, S. 1298 - "Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes"
Meetings with FEMA on National Flood Insurance Program and Flood Plain Maps
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
|
Lisa |
Brechtel |
|
|
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
Home Purchase Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers:
S. 253 - "Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act"
S. 312 - "First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009"
Possible Limits on Itemized Deductions as Pay-Fors:
S. ____ (Senate Finance Committee Draft Health Reform Legislation) - "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"
Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit:
H.R. 1993 - "First-Time Home Buyer Credit Extension Act of 2009"
H.R. 1245 - "Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009"
S. 1678 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes."
Extension of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit for Service Members:
H.R. 3590 - "Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009"
H.R. 2562 - "Service Members Home Ownership Act of 2009"
H.R. 2398 - "Service Members First-Time Homebuyer Relief Act of 2009"
Expansion of First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits:
H.R. 2606 - "Home Buying Credit Expansion Act"
H.R. 2619 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the credit for first-time homebuyers to all homebuyers and to allow individuals a temporary refundable credit against income tax for the costs of refinancing acquisition indebtedness secured by their principal residence."
Expanding Tax Credits for Home Purchases and Allowing their Application Beyond First-Time Buyers:
S. 1230 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases."
H.R. 3640 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence"
H.R. 2655 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and extend the first-time homebuyer credit."
Repeal of Recapture Provisions of 2007 Homebuyer Tax Credit:
H.R. 525 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the recapture rule of the first-time homebuyer credit and to extend the application of the credit through 2009. "
Tax Deductibility of Health Insurance Premiums Paid for Self-Employed Individuals:
H.R. 1470 / S. 725 - "Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009"
Tax Liability of Real Estate Partnerships/Treating Carried Interest as Ordinary Income Rather than Capital Gains
H.R. 1935 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services."
Permission for Developers of Housing Financed through Disaster Relief Programs to Receive Tax Benefits as Grants Rather than Tax Credits
H.R. 2995 - "Disaster State Housing Recovery Act of 2009"
Tax Credit for Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Expenditures:
H.R. 308 - "Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2009"
Tax Credits for Energy/Water Efficiency:
H.R.1908 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property certified by the Environmental Protection Agency under the WaterSense program"
S. 1321 Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Linda |
Goold |
|
|
|
Marcia |
Salkin |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
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
Safety & Access to Alternative Modes of Transportation: H.R. 1443 / S. 584 - Complete Streets Act of 2009
Requirement for State DoTs, MPOs and local governments to devise greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies that could include land use planning:
H.R. 2454, H.R. 2998, "The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"
S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"
Federal Highway Funding
H.R. 1443, S. 584 - "Complete Streets Act of 2009"
H.R. 3357 (Public Law No: 111-46) - "To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Bob |
McNamara |
|
|
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
Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofits for Existing Buildings:
H.R.1573 - "National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act"
H.R. 1778 - "Retrofit for Energy & Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act
S. 1246 - "Home Energy Retrofit Finance Program Act"
Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofits for Existing Buildings and Efficiency Standards for HUD Assisted Housing:
H.R. 2336 - "Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009"
Real Estate Energy Audit/Labeling Requirements:
H.R. 2454, H.R. 2998 - "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"
S. 1733 - "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"
S 1462 - "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"
HR 3543 - "To direct the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a product carbon disclosure program to facilitate carbon content labeling, and for other purposes"
Meetings with EPA on Energy Star Program
Meetings with Department of Energy on building energy use labels and renewable electricity
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), 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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
|
Megan |
Booth |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
|
Lisa |
Brechtel |
|
|
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
Placing a moratorium on new appraisal rules:
H.R. 3044 - "to impose an 18-month moratorium on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct."
Homeowner Relief Efforts:
H.R. 3066 - "Temporary Mortgage Assistance Loan Act of 2009"
H.R. 3068 - "TARP for Main Street Act of 2009"
H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009"
HR 3142 - "Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Act"
Foreclosure Mitigation:
H.R. 1231/S. 117 - "Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009"
Increasing GSE Loan Limits:
H.R. 2483 - "Increasing Homeownership Opportunities Act"
Clarification of Federal Regulation on Annuity Contracts and Insurance Policies:
S 1389 - Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009
Clarification of individuals/entities classified as financial institutions:
H.R. 3126 - "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009"
Financial Regulatory Reform:
H.R. 3310, S. ____ - "Consumer Protection and Regulatory Enhancement Act"
Conversations with FHFA Regarding GSE Fee Increases and GSE Loan Limit Changes
Discussions with Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System Regarding Increasing Liquidity in Residential and Commercial Mortage-Backed Security Markets
Roundtable with FHFA on foreclosure alternatives, also attended by HUD and Treasury
Meetings with HUD/FHA, FHFA on Home Appraisal Rules
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Reserve System, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Anthony |
Hutchinson |
|
|
|
Jeff |
Lischer |
|
|
|
Jerry |
Nagy |
|
|
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 Regulated Waters in the U.S.:
S. 787 - "Clean Water Restoration Act"
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Prohibition of Marketing via SMS:
H.R. 1391 - "SMASH Act of 2009"
Notification of Customers following Data Breach:
S. 139 - Data Breach Notification Act of 2009
Requirements to Establish Information Security Plans and Policies:
H.R. 2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act
S 1490 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
S 773 - Cybersecurity Act of 2009
Establishment of the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor in the Executive Office of the President:
S. 778 - "A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor"
Protection of Social Security Numbers:
S. 141 / H.R. 122 - "Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act of 2009."
Broadband Accessibility:
HR 3646 - Broadband Affordability Act of 2009
Net Neutrality:
HR 3458 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Melanie |
Wyne |
|
|
|
Scott |
Rinn |
|
|
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
Natural Disaster Planning and Response:
H.R. 3026 - "Hazard Mitigation For All Act of 2009"
H.R. 3027 - "Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Enhancement Program Act of 2009"
H.R. 3028 - "First Responder Innovation and Support Act of 2009"
Natural Disaster Planning and Response (cont'd):
S 886 - "Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act"
H.R. 1239 - "To establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
|
|
|
Jamie |
Gregory |
|
|
|
Jim |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Dan |
Blair |
|
|
|
Helen |
Devlin |
|
|
|
Ken |
Wingert |
|
|
|
Sam |
Whitfield |
|
|
|
Austin |
Perez |
|
|
|
Russell |
Riggs |
|
|
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.
20. Client new address
Address | |
||||||
City | |
State | |
Zip Code | |
Country | |
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City | |
State | |
Zip Code | |
Country | |
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
|
|
||||||||
1 |
|
5 |
|
||||||
2 |
|
6 |
|
||||||
3 |
|
7 |
|
||||||
4 |
|
8 |
|
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name | Address |
Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
% |
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 | 5 | 9 |
2 | 6 | 10 |
3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |