COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE for COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report (this page) | Jul 22, 2013 | $52,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Report | Oct 21, 2013 | $52,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding FDCPA, no specific advocacy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAWN M. BAUMAN | — |
| MICHAEL WILLIAM HEDGE | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAWN M. BAUMAN | — |
| MICHAEL WILLIAM HEDGE | — |
Housing HOU
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAWN M. BAUMAN | — |
| MICHAEL WILLIAM HEDGE | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.