AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM for AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
What was lobbied
33 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM
H.R. 5767 To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 6124 To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| ELIZABETH KARASMIEGHAN | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act HR 3021 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 5724 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 6124 To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.2958 American Energy Production Act of 2008 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Veterans VET
H.R. 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act (War Supplemental) HR 5658 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S. 3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Banking BAN
H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Manufacturing MAN
S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Defense DEF
H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act (War Supplemental) HR 5658 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S. 3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Constitution CON
H.R.1359 Enumerated Powers Act S.3159 Enumerated Powers Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Utilities UTI
S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.2958 American Energy Production Act of 2008 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Transportation TRA
H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 3457 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide for electronic filing of individual Federal income tax returns free of charge. H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5906 Small Business Capitol Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 5908 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations. H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 374 Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.2852 Federal Spending and Taxpayer Accessibility Act S.2958 American Energy Production Act of 2008 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| ELIZABETH KARASMIEGHAN | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Retirement RET
H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Telecommunications TEC
H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 Grant petition on forbearance Pole Attachments comments to the FCC USF Reverse Auctions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.R.4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 H.R.4789 To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes S.2500 A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Housing HOU
S. 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 S.1098 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise the amount of minimum allotments under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act (War Supplemental) H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) HR 5658 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S. 3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S.2852 Federal Spending and Taxpayer Accessibility Act S.3077 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| ELIZABETH KARASMIEGHAN | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R.2016 National Landscape Conservation System Act HR 3021 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act HR 6220 Green Jobs Improvement Act of 2008 S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Government Issues GOV
H.R. 3457 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide for electronic filing of individual Federal income tax returns free of charge. H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008 H.R.1359 Enumerated Powers Act H.R.4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S.2852 Federal Spending and Taxpayer Accessibility Act S.3077 Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act S.3159 Enumerated Powers Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act HR 3021 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act HR 6220 Green Jobs Improvement Act of 2008 S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.2958 American Energy Production Act of 2008 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6124 To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (The Farm Bill) HR 3021 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act HR 5658 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 HR 5775 LMRDA Enforcement Act of 2008 HR 6220 Green Jobs Improvement Act of 2008 HR 980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 S 2878 LMRDA Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 2123 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 S. 3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Computer Industry CPI
H.R. 3457 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide for electronic filing of individual Federal income tax returns free of charge. H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act S.2958 American Energy Production Act of 2008 S.3044 Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act (War Supplemental) HR 5658 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 S. 3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| SANDRA FABRY | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Arts/Entertainment ART
H.R.4789 To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes S. 374 Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act S.2500 A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Welfare WEL
H.R. 6110 Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R.4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act HR 980 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Natural Resources NAT
H.R.2016 National Landscape Conservation System Act H.R.2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.6219 To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| BRIAN MARSHALL JOHNSON | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
H.R.4789 To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes S.2500 A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. Pole Attachments comments submitted to the FCC XM/Sirius Merger
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| DEREK HUNTER | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
H.R. 5906 Small Business Capitol Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.2016 National Landscape Conservation System Act H.R.6219 To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTLER | — |
| RYAN ELLIS | — |
| GROVER NORQUIST | — |
| KELSEY ZAHOUREK | — |
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