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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 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28220-12
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6. House ID# 306880000
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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 |
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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: James N. Arbury, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs |
Date | 01/14/2010 |
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
S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009
H.R. 1310, The Clean Water Protection Act
H.R. 2368, Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Use Act of 2009
H.R. 3746, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, for building new water-efficient homes, for public water conservation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3747, To promote water efficiency, conservation, and adaptation, and for other purposes.
S. 1711, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, for building new water-efficient homes, for public water conservation, and for other purposes.
S. 1712, A bill to promote water efficiency, conservation, and adaptation, and for other purposes.
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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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
H.R. 1780, Smart Planning for Smart Growth of 2009
H.R. 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environment Performance (REEP) Act
H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
H.R. 2336, Green Act of 2009
S. 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009
S.1379, A bill to encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and to create sustainable communities.
S. 1462, An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes.
S. 1637, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes.
S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.
S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act
S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009
H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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Lisa |
Blackwell |
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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
H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
H.R. 600, FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform Act of 2009
H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
H.R. 1247, Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009
H.R.384, To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.
H.R. 1245, Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009
S. 253, Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act
S. 312, First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009
S. 740, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R. 101, Economic Recovery Through Responsible Homeownership Act of 2009
H.R. 1105, 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
H.R. 1081, Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) Implementation: An Examination of FEMA's Preparedness and Response Mission
H.R. 2336, GREEN Act of 2009
H.R. 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act
H.R. 2246, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2009
S.1379, A bill to encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and to create sustainable communities.
S. 896/PL 111-22, Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009
H.R. 3068, TARP for Main Street Act of 2009
H.R. 3045, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2009
H.R. 3288, Transportation/HUD Appropriations
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
H.R. 476, The Housing Fairness Act of 2009
H.R. 3527, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2009
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), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Jennifer |
Gray |
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Lisa |
Blackwell |
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David |
Cardwell |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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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
H.R. 1105, 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
P.L. 111-83, FY 2010 DHS Appropritations
H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act
H.R. 4381, To reform the H-2B visa program, and for other purposes.
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Elizabeth |
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1105, 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
2010 Defense Appropriations legislation (P.L. 111-118)
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Jeanne |
McGlynn Delgado |
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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
H.R. 4154, FY10 Budget Resolution
S. Con. Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
S.A. 873, To create a deficit-neutral reserve fund for estate tax relief.
H.R. 1935, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services.
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009
H.R.3440, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow dealers in real estate to use the installment sales method.
H.R.4109, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the low income housing credit to be carried back 5 years, and for other purposes.
H.R.3590, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
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.3659, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid for energy efficient property placed in service in commercial buildings pursuant to an approved energy efficiency plan.
H.R.3660 , To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote tax parity between the residential and business fuel cell tax credits.
H.R.3670, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings, including owner-occupied residences.
H.R.3761, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R.3773, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R.3812, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage businesses to purchase commercial and residential property in distressed communities by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains.
H.R.3901, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the administration of, and reduce fraud related to, the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.
H.R.3919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the designation of Clean Energy Business Zones and for tax incentives for the construction of, and employment at, energy-efficient buildings and clean energy facilities, and for other purposes.
H.R.3921, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 90 days the first-time homebuyer credit for taxpayers who have entered into a binding contract before the termination of such credit.
H.R.3929, To provide an extension of the low-income housing credit placed-in-service date requirement for certain disaster areas.
H.R. 4256, Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2009
H.R. 4226, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act
S. 1637, Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
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), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Gray |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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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
H.R. 1977, Drywall Safety Act of 2009
S. 739, Drywall Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 2248, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009
P.L. 102-550, Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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Lisa |
Blackwell |
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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
H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act
P.L. 111-83, FY 2010 DHS Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Elizabeth |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1977, Drywall Safety Act of 2009
S. 739, Drywall Safety Act of 2009
P.L. 110-140, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 specifically Virginia Graeme Baker Pool
and Spa Safety Act
P.L. 102-550, Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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 |
James |
Arbury |
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Eileen |
Lee |
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Jeanne |
Delgado |
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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
H.R. 1724, America's Brownfield Cleanup Act 2009
H.R. 1677, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community and Enterprise Community Enhancement 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
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Arbury |
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Gray |
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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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