NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Patent Litigation Reform HR845 - SHIELD Act HR2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013Patent Reform HR2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act S866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| MELANIE WYNE | — |
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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| MARCIA SALKIN | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
Transportation TRA
Complete Streets and Livable Communities HR2468 - Safe Streets Act of 2013
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| EVAN M. LIDDIARD | — |
| MARCIA SALKIN | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
Housing HOU
FHA Mortgage Insurance Programs HR1145 - FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 S1376 - The FHA Solvency ActRural 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 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriations HR2610 - Fiscal 2014 Transportation-HUD Appropriations FHA 203K Program HR1997 - Communities Achieving Sustainability Act 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 location affordability index, affordable housing, Multifamily housing, the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act (PATH), the government shutdown, and the Treasury draw. Discussions with the Rural Housing Service (RHS) on Multifamily housing, the government shutdown, and 502 definition. Conversations with the White House regarding Housing Finance Reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| MEGAN BOOTH | — |
| CHARLES DAWSON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| WILLIAM GILMARTIN | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| KENNETH R TREPETA | — |
| JOSEPH M VENTRONE | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
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 and the proposed Commercial Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| MEGAN BOOTH | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| MARCIA SALKIN | — |
| KENNETH R TREPETA | — |
| JOSEPH M VENTRONE | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| MELANIE WYNE | — |
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 Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) on energy labels. Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on energy labels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
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 S249 - Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 S536 - Jumpstart GSE Reform S949 - Consumer Mortgage Choice Act 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 S289 - Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development Act of 2013 Conversations with the Treasury Department about GSE reform, Dodd-Frank regulations, Qualified Mortgages (QM), and Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM). Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM), Condominiums, the Federal Housing Administration, and dual agency on short sales. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Qualified Mortgages (QM), Servicing Rules, Dodd-Frank regulations, the 3% Cap, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Conversations with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about GSEs, short sales, Eminent Domain, GSE Reform, and Loan Limits. Discussions with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding SBA Lending issues. Conversations with the Federal Reserve regarding Basel III. Discussions with the White House National Economic Council regarding GSE Reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| MEGAN BOOTH | — |
| CHARLES DAWSON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| WILLIAM GILMARTIN | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| MARCIA SALKIN | — |
| KENNETH R TREPETA | — |
| JOSEPH M VENTRONE | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| MELANIE WYNE | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
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 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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| EVAN M. LIDDIARD | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
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 S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S954 - FARM Bill S996 - A bill to improve the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reform legislation implementation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| DAN BLAIR | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| JERRY GIOVANIELLO | — |
| JAMES GREGORY | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| JOSEPH M VENTRONE | — |
| KEN WINGERT | — |
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