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Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

H.R.6248, to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system networks

Contacted: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Energy, Dept of; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); State, Dept of (DOS); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Treasury, Dept of; Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); White House Office; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6248 (110th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

H.R. 7222 to Extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, a bill to renew the Andean and Generalized System of Preferences program Possible legislation on Generalized System of Preferences Section 8204 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-246, Implementation of the Lacey Act (H.R. 2419) H.R. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5635 - Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 Opposed reinstatement of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act China: Discussions related to expiration of textile quotas Customs rules of origin changes Enhanced market access for investment in China & India H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Energy, Dept of; SENATE; White House Office; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Bills named: H.R. 6530 (110th), H.R. 5274 (110th), S. 2372 (110th), H.R. 4040 (110th), H.R. 2419 (110th), H.R. 5635 (110th), H.R. 7222 (110th), H.R. 3610 (110th), S. 2045 (110th), H.R. 3934 (110th)

Agriculture AGR

Public Law 110-246, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419 and S. 2302): Food Stamp Program expansion and modernization; Country of Origin Labeling; and catfish.

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Treasury, Dept of; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); SENATE; Energy, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); White House Office; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); State, Dept of (DOS); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 2302 (110th), H.R. 2419 (110th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3735, to extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations S. 271, to provide shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain improvements to retail space H.R. 3312, to extend work opportunity tax credit for Hurricane Katrina employees H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007 S.34 and H.R. 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 1591, the Small Business Work Opportunity and Tax Act of 2007 H.R.3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 -- efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 tax provisions

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); White House Office; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Energy, Dept of; State, Dept of (DOS); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 6 (110th), H.R. 3396 (110th), H.R. 6049 (110th), H.R. 1591 (110th), H.R. 3735 (110th), H.R. 3220 (110th), H.R. 3312 (110th), S. 34 (110th), S. 271 (110th), H.R. 3359 (110th), S. 2886 (110th), S. 3098 (110th), H.R. 1424 (110th), H.R. 3970 (110th), H.R. 3996 (110th), H.R. 3221 (110th)

Health Issues HCR

ERISA preemption of State laws on health benefits requirements Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, a bill to provide affordable, guaranteed health coverage Health care legislative proposal of Senator Baucus

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); White House Office; SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Energy, Dept of; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Bills named: S. 334 (110th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues related to Companys China Sustainability Initiatives Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, and consumer rights to environmental attributes

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC)

Bills named: S. 2191 (110th)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 implementation H.R. 5635, the Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes S. 1178, Identity Theft Protection Act, a bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); White House Office; Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Energy, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); State, Dept of (DOS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Bills named: S. 1178 (110th), S. 2045 (110th), H.R. 4040 (110th), H.R. 5635 (110th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings H.R. 3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3237, Smart Grid Facilitation Act of 2007 H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Issues relating to energy efficiency, renewables, demand response, decoupling, smart grid, advanced metering, transmission grid, competitive markets, EPACT05 proceedings, construction work in progress, and consumer rights to environmental attributes

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Energy, Dept of; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); White House Office; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; State, Dept of (DOS); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 3221 (110th), S. 2191 (110th), H.R. 3220 (110th), H.R. 6 (110th), H.R. 3237 (110th)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

S. 3385 Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 3610 to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety systems H.R. 5904 to establish new procedures and requirements to improve food safety; applies to domestic and imported food products

Contacted: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); SENATE; Energy, Dept of; Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC)

Bills named: H.R. 5904 (110th), H.R. 3610 (110th), S. 3385 (110th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R. 800 and S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 Family Medical Leave Act regulations H.R. 1644 and S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Play Act of 2007 and S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act S. 3209, to amend Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes H.R. 6617 & S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through English Integration Act of 2008 Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program, including Wal-Marts China Sustainability Initiative H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 H.R. 1542 & S. 910, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Energy, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of; Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); White House Office; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Bills named: S. 969 (110th), S. 910 (110th), S. 3334 (110th), H.R. 1338 (110th), S. 3209 (110th), H.R. 1644 (110th), H.R. 6617 (110th), S. 1843 (110th), S. 1041 (110th), H.R. 800 (110th), H.R. 2831 (110th), H.R. 1542 (110th)

Homeland Security HOM

Cargo security, supply chain security, emergency preparedness and readiness issues; DHS Reauthorization General education on Wal-Marts global supply chain security program

Contacted: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Energy, Dept of

Pharmacy PHA

H.R. 3700 & S. 1951, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistance under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price H.R. 5839, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs

Contacted: White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); State, Dept of (DOS); Energy, Dept of; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 3700 (110th), S. 1951 (110th), H.R. 5839 (110th)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

Interchange fees: H.R. 5546 & S. 3086, legislation to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 corporate tax issues H.R. 6491 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise S. 3434 to combat organized crime involving retail theft for the purpose of re-selling stolen merchandise H.R. 6713 E-Fencing Enforcement At of 2008 to provide for more effective enforcement of the Federal prohibition on the interstate shipment of stolen property

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Energy, Dept of; Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)

Bills named: H.R. 6491 (110th), H.R. 6713 (110th), H.R. 3970 (110th), S. 3434 (110th), H.R. 5546 (110th), S. 3086 (110th)

Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM

H.R. 5635, Digital Television Consumer Relief Act. A bill to eliminate duties on digital TV converter boxes Outreach on online behavioral advertising legislation

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; White House Office; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Bills named: H.R. 5635 (110th)