INDEPENDENT SECTOR for INDEPENDENT SECTOR
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
HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - to exclude charitable donation advice conducted by nonprofit organizations from the definition of financial service.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICIA READ | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
1. HR 1250/ S 864 Public Good IRA Rollover Act, and HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act to extend and expand tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes. 2. HR 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief to maintain the estate tax at the 2009 levels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NORMAN MEYER | Leg Director, Rep. Major Owens 2001-2006 |
| PATRICIA READ | — |
Government Issues GOV
1. HR 5533, Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act -- support the bill and worked to add cosponsors 2. HR 5175, DISCLOSE Act - sent June 17 letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in opposition to "carve out" exemptions for certain large nonprofit organizations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NORMAN MEYER | Leg. Director, Rep. Major Owens 2001-2006 |
| PATRICIA READ | — |
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.