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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1850 M STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 540 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28220-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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: Cynthia Chetti, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs |
Date | 04/22/2013 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clean Water Act, Sections 303, 308, 311, 401, 402, 404, 502
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1318
Clean Air Act, Title VI; "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustments to the allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import and Export"
EPA Army Corp Wetland Guidance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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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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
S.1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 - Section #101 - Building Energy Codes, Section #201 - Building Efficiency Finance
PL 94-385 - Energy Conservation and Production Act, Section 6833 & 6836
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; (U.S.C. 62905 (o)(6)(G)(ii)(I) Regional Appliance Efficiency Standards.
Development and Adoption of Building Energy Codes.
Development of DOE Asst Energy Score.
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), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
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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
Balanced Housing Policy
Section 8 Reform
Section 8 - Affordable Housing and Self -Sufficiency Improvment Act of 2012 (No bill number at this time.), Section 101: Inspection of dwelling units, Section 102: Rent reform and income reviews, Section 103: Eligibility for assistance based on assets, Section 201: Demonstration to expand role of private capital in affordable housing, Section 501: Access to HUD programs for persons with limited English proficiency.
Rental Assistance Reform Legislation
HUDs FY 2013/2014 Budget - HUD Assisted Housing Programs
Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes Prevention (CFR)
HUD Small Multi Family Risk Sharing Proposal
GSE Reform: Proposals discussed to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage markets in post Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac
environment.
Federal Affordable Housing Programs
H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Act - Section 601 and Section 602
S. 1925 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2011, Section 601: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking; Sec. 602: Transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
H.R. 11 - Violence Against Women Act of 2013 - Section 601 and Section 602
S. 47 - Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2013, Section 601 and Section 602
FHA Housing Notice H 2012-3 - Guidance on elligiblity for tenant protection vouchers following certain housing actions.
HUD-Docket FR 5508-P-01 - Regulations on Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discriminatory Effects Standard
The General Accountability Office (GAO) - Multifamily Study
HUD Fair Market Rent/Small Area Fair Market Rent issue
HUD FHA Guidance to Expedite Loan Processing
HUD Guidance on Project Capital Needs Assessments (PCNA) and Reserve for Replacement Escrow
S. 3179 - Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 (all provisions)
HUD National Affordability Index
Hurricane Sandy Relief Packages
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550) Section 1017
H.R. 933 - Continuing Resolution - FHA Commitment Authority (all provisions and amendments)
FHA Multi Family Commitment Authority
Sequestration Issues Associated with HUD assisted housing portfolio
H.R. 777 - ADA Notification Act of 2013 (all provisions)
Privatized Military Housing Program
H.R. 4079 - Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (all provisions)
Draft building fire and model code legislation
H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2803(Oversight and accountability for military housing privatization program and related annual reporting requirements.)
S. 3254 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2803 (Oversight and accountability for military housing privatization program and related annual reporting requirements.)
S. 563 Jump Start GSE Reform (all provisions)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Federal Reserve System, Treasury - Dept of, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), White House Office, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McGlynn Delgado |
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Lisa |
Blackwell |
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Cardwell |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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Berger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employer use of criminal arrest and conviction records
Proposals covering union election processes including secret ballots, and collective bargaing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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 |
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Feigin Befus |
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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
Internation Banking Reform BASEL III Accord (Interagency Guidance)
Premium Capture Cash Reserve Account provision of the proposed rule on credit risk retention under the Dodd-Frank Act (76 Fed. Reg. 24090 (April 29, 2011)).
GSE Reform: NMHC/NAA GSE proposal and other proposals discussed to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage markets in
post Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac environment.
P.L. 111-203, DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
HUD Fair Market Rents
Public Proposals for the Future of the Housing Finance System
Section 538 Multifamily Loan Guarantee program which is administered by the United States Department of Agricultures
Lease Accounting Rules: Monitored Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) action on proposed lease accounting rules
that FASB has agreed to reexpose for comment, File Reference: No. 1850-100, Exposure Draft: Leases and Exposure Draft.
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), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McGlynn Delgado |
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Berger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 102-550, Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, Section 402, Section 403, Section 404, and Section 406; Lead Safe Housing Rule
H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2822 (Limiting the use of funds for environmental performance certifications.)
S. 3254 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, Sec. 2822 (Limiting the use of funds for environmental performance certifications.)
Green Building Codes and Standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Proposals in House and Senate related to the E-Verify Program and various visa programs including the H2-B Visa Program, EB-5 Foreign Investors Visa Program, and new programs for temporary workers
Proposals and efforts in the House and Senate to advance comprehensive immigration reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal policies impacting availability and reliability of spectrum and wireless access within apartment communities. Federal regulations impacting telecommunications services to multifamily buildings including telephone, internet, and television services via various technologies and technologies to improve and maintain such services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Tax reform: Asked that Congress take a comprehensive approach to tax reform and not enact reform for C corporations at the expense of flow-thru entities, including partnerships, S Corporations, and LLCs. We also asked policymakers not to tax flow-through entities with revenues over certain thresholds as C corporations or to pass legislation that would disadvantage real estate relative to other industries.
We also registered our opposition to modifying the current tax treatment of carried interest. We further requested that Congress maintain the deductibility of business interest and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Also, we urged Congress to maintain the permanent estate tax rules enacted in January 2013 that feature a $5 million exemption, 35 percent top rate, and retention of stepped-up basis rules. Finally, we expressed support for current-law rules regarding Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.
With regard to specific tax reform bills, we considered draft legislation released by, but not yet formally introduced by, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp: Tax Reform Act of 2013:
Title IITax Reform for Businesses, Subtitle COption 1 Passthrough Entities, all provisions (i.e., Part 1Option 1 S Corporations and Part 2Option 1 Partnerships), and Subtitle COption 2 Unified Rules for Passthroughs, all provisions.
Title IVOther Reforms, Subtitle AFinancial Instruments, Part 1Derivatives and Hedges, Section 401. Treatment of Derivatives and Section 402. Treatment of Hedges Identified for Financial Accounting Purposes.
S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014:
S. Amdt. 155 to S. Con Res. 8. Deficit neutral reserve fund for corporate tax reform
S. Amdt. 156 to S. Con. Res. 8 Deficit Reserve Fund for Revenue Neutral Tax Reform
Carried Interest. We oppose changes to current law as part of any legislation, including: S.268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Act, Title VI, Ending the Carried Interest Loophole, Section 601. Short Title, Section 602. Partnership Interests Transferred in Connection with Performance of Services, and Section 603. Special Rules for Partners Providing Investment Management Services to Partnerships.
HR 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, Section 101: Permanent Extension an Modification of 2001 Tax Relief. Section 102: Permanent Extension and Modification of 2003 Tax Relief. Section 104: Permanent Extension of Alternative Minimum Tax Relief. Section 302: Extension of Temporary Minimum Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Non-Federally Subsidized New Buildings. Section 305: Extension of New Markets Tax Credit. Section 331: Extension and Modification of Bonus Depreciation.
Section 408: Extension of Credit for Energy-Efficient New Homes.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit:
No bill introduced yet this Congress, but we support efforts to make permanent the 9 percent tax credit for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and to extend the same policy to 4 percent LIHTCs for acquisition (H.R. 3661 and S. 1989 (all provisions) from 112th Congress).
We also urged Congress to preserve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit as part of any tax reform effort.
Although no bill is pending, we asked Congress to support making the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit more flexible by allowing developments to qualify if 40 percent of units go to families with income that averages no more than 60 percent of area median income.
No legislation introduced yet this Congress, but we supported efforts to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the deduction for new and existing energy efficient commercial buildings (S. 3591, Commercial Building Modernization Act from 112th Congress, all provisions).
H.R. 892, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2013, all provisions.
IRS Temporary (T.D. 9564) and proposed rules (REG-168745-03) regarding deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property under IRC 263(a). We asked that the regulations be made more administrable through: (1) addition of bright-line examples; (2) expansion of de minimis rules; and (3) treatment of multiple buildings in a development as a single unit of property.
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
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1434 - Data Security Act of 2012 (all provisions)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3677 Technical Correction to Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (all provisions)
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all provisions)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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