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Environment/Superfund ENV

Improvements to Implementing Lead Paint Regulations S484 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013 HR2093 - Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act or 2013Federal Forest Policy HR1526 - Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed rule on Waters of the U.S. Jurisdiction.

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; SENATE; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Treasury, Dept of; Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); General Services Administration (GSA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: H.R. 2093 (113th), H.R. 1526 (113th)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

Data Privacy and Security HR624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act S1193 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Amendments HR1077 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act HR 3211 - A bill to Amend the Truth In Lending Act to Improve Upon the Definitions Provided for Points and Fees in Connection with a Mortgage Transaction The Interstate Land Sales Act S2101 - A Bill to Amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the act applies to condominiums

Contacted: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Treasury, Dept of; Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); General Services Administration (GSA); SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Energy, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 1077 (113th), H.R. 3211 (113th), H.R. 624 (113th)

Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES

Discussions with the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regarding building height requirements. Conversations with the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding federal real property sales issues.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); General Services Administration (GSA); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Treasury, Dept of; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE; Energy, Dept of

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Improvement of Short Sales Process HR839 - Prompt Decision for Qualification for Short Sales Act S361 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales ActGSE Modifications HR736 - Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 HR1712 - Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2013 HR2767 - The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 HR3550 - The New Fair Deal Banking and Housing Stability Act of 2013 S249 - Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 S536 - Jumpstart GSE Reform S1217 - Housing Finance and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Basel III Capital Standards HR1693 - A bill to provide an exemption for community banks from the application of Basel III capital standards S737 - Basel III Impact Study Act Commercial Real Estate Refinancing HR1240 - A bill to extend the low-interest refinancing provisions under the Local Development Business Loan Program of the Small Business Administration S289 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013 S968 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2013 Fees and Points in the QM ATR Rules of Dodd-Frank HR3211 - Mortgage Choice Act of 2013 S949 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act S1577 - Mortgage Choice Act of 2013 Credit Union Lending HR688 - A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans, and for other purposes Conversations with the Treasury Department about Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on loan limits, Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM), condominiums, the FHA premium structure, and FHA loan limits. Conversations with the Consumer Finance Protection Board (CFPB) on the 3% cap, Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM), Qualified Mortgages (QM), loan servicing, the "Know Before You Owe" program, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Conversations with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about loan limits and Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) refrom. Discussions with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) about Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM). Discussions with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) about Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM). Discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission about Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM). Conversations with the White House National Economic Council regarding housing finance.

Contacted: Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); General Services Administration (GSA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Energy, Dept of; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: H.R. 3211 (113th), H.R. 688 (113th), H.R. 839 (113th), H.R. 1240 (113th), H.R. 736 (113th), H.R. 3550 (113th), H.R. 1693 (113th), H.R. 2767 (113th), H.R. 1712 (113th)

Transportation TRA

Complete Streets and Livable Communities HR2468 - Safe Streets Act of 2013 HR3494 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety ActComplete Streets and Livable Communities (cont'd) S1708 - A bill to amend Title 23, United States Code, with respect to the establishment of performance measures for the highway safety improvement program, and for other purposes. S2004 - A bill to ensure the safety of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals and individuals with disabilities, as they travel on and across federally funded streets and highways

Contacted: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Treasury, Dept of; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Energy, Dept of; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); General Services Administration (GSA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2468 (113th), H.R. 3494 (113th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Carried Interest Tax Treatment S268 - Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes ActState and Local Use Tax Laws for Remote Sellers S336 - Marketplace Fairness Act S743 - Marketplace Fairness Act HR684 - Marketplace Fairness Act Tax Relief for Forgiven Mortgage Debt HR2788 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act HR2994 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2013 S1187 - Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2013 Tax Incentives for Safety Upgrades in Commercial Buildings S1163 - Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Energy, Dept of; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); General Services Administration (GSA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Natl Economic Council (NEC); SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: H.R. 2994 (113th), H.R. 684 (113th), H.R. 2788 (113th)

Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS

Natural Disaster Policy HR152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 HR240 - Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2013 HR960 - Flood Victim Premium Relief Act of 2013Natural Disaster Policy (cont'd) HR1101 - Homeowners and Taxpayers Protection Act of 2013 HR1267 - Flood Insurance Premium Relief Act of 2013 HR1485 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties, and for other purposes HR2199 - York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2013 HR2217 - Fiscal 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations HR3298 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster HR3989 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair or replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster. HR3370 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 HR3547 - Fiscal 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Act HR3693 - Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013 S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S954 - FARM Bill S996 - A bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes S1610 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 S1846 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Bill S1926 - Homeowner Flood Insurace Affordability Bill S1991 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray the cost of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and to repair or replace property damaged or destroyed in a disaster. Terrorism Risk Insurance HR508 - Terrorism Risk Insurace Act of 2002 (TRIA) Reauthorization Act of 2013 HR1945 - Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013 HR2146 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Energy, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Treasury, Dept of; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); General Services Administration (GSA)

Bills named: H.R. 3370 (113th), H.R. 1101 (113th), H.R. 3547 (113th), H.R. 960 (113th), H.R. 3298 (113th), H.R. 508 (113th), H.R. 3693 (113th), H.R. 1267 (113th), H.R. 2217 (113th), H.R. 152 (113th), H.R. 3989 (113th), H.R. 2199 (113th), H.R. 2146 (113th), H.R. 1945 (113th), H.R. 1485 (113th), H.R. 240 (113th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Patent Litigation Reform HR845 - SHIELD Act HR2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013Patent Litigation Reform (cont'd) HR3309 - The Innovation Act S1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 S1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S2049 - Transparency in the Assertion of Patents Act Patent Reform HR2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act S866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Contacted: General Services Administration (GSA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Energy, Dept of; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)

Bills named: H.R. 845 (113th), H.R. 2024 (113th), H.R. 2639 (113th), H.R. 3309 (113th)

Health Issues HCR

Changes in Health Insurance Markets HR544 - LIBERTY Act HR763 - A bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S40 - American Liberty Restoration ActIndividual and Employer Mandates in the Patient Protection/ACA HR2575 - Save American Workers Act of 2013 HR2577 - Small Business Job Protection Act of 2013 S701 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act S1188 - Forty Hours is Full Time Act

Contacted: SENATE; General Services Administration (GSA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Energy, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 2575 (113th), H.R. 763 (113th), H.R. 544 (113th), H.R. 2577 (113th)

Housing HOU

FHA Programs HR1145 - FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 S1376 - The FHA Solvency ActFHA Programs (cont'd) HR1872 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2014 HR1997 - Communities Achieving Sustainability Act Rural Housing Provisions HR858 - Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2013 HR933 - Department of Defense, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 HR1947 - FARRM Act of 2013 HR2410 - Fiscal 2014 Agriculture Appropriations HR3547 - Fiscal 2014 Omnibus Appropriations HR2642 - Agriculture Act of 2014 HR2672 - CFPB Rural Designation Petition and Correction Act HR2774 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 HJRes59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 S766 - A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such act S954 - Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 (FARM Bill) S1244 - Fiscal 2014 Agriculture Appropriations S1916 - Helping Expand Lending Practices (HELP) in Rural Communities Act Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriations HR2610 - Fiscal 2014 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Housing Finance System Reform HR2767 - The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the FHA and federally-assisted housing. Discussions with the Rural Housing Service (RHS) of the USDA on the Section 502 loan program and multifamily rental housing. Discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the VA Home Loan Guarantee program.

Contacted: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Energy, Dept of; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; Natl Economic Council (NEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); General Services Administration (GSA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 1997 (113th), H.R. 1145 (113th), H.R. 933 (113th), H.R. 1872 (113th), H.R. 2610 (113th), H.R. 2672 (113th), H.R. 858 (113th), H.J.Res. 59 (113th), H.R. 2410 (113th), H.R. 2642 (113th), H.R. 2774 (113th), H.R. 2767 (113th), H.R. 1947 (113th), H.R. 3547 (113th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Energy Efficiency & Climate Change HR332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 HR1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competetiveness Act of 2013 HR2126 - Better Buildings Act of 2013Energy Efficiency & Climate Change (cont'd) HR2128 - HOMES Act of 2013 S761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competetiveness Act of 2013 S1106 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 (SAVE) S1191 - Better Buildings Act of 2013 S1200 - Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013 S1206 - A bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings S1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competetiveness Act of 2013 S.2074 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) on energy labels and home energy performance scores.

Contacted: Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); General Services Administration (GSA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Energy, Dept of; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Bills named: S. 2074 (113th), H.R. 332 (113th), H.R. 2128 (113th), H.R. 1616 (113th), H.R. 2126 (113th)

Immigration IMM

Use of "g-fees" to offset the cost of the STEM Visa Program S303 - STEM Jobs Act of 2013Encouraging foreign investment in US Real Estate HR459 - STEM Visa Act of 2013 S169 - Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 Immigration and Visa Reform S744 - Border Security Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); SENATE; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Energy, Dept of; Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); General Services Administration (GSA); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)

Bills named: H.R. 459 (113th)