AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM for AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM

Foreign Relations FOR

The Convention on Law of the Sea

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Railroads RRR

H.R.1401Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R.534Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007 S.184Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007 S.294Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 534 (110th), H.R. 1401 (110th)

Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM

Rule implementing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Manufacturing MAN

H.R.1644Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act (Introduced in House) H.R.2693Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.R.4464Common Sense English Act

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Bills named: H.R. 4464 (110th), H.R. 1644 (110th), H.R. 2693 (110th)

Defense DEF

H.R.2638Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 H.RES.473Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2638) S.1644 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1644 (110th), H.Res. 473 (110th), H.R. 2638 (110th)

Constitution CON

H.R.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. H.R.800Employee Free Choice Act of 2007

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 415 (110th), H.R. 800 (110th)

Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI

H.R.1300 Program for Real Energy Security Act H.R.2881FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.RES.664Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881)

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.Res. 664 (110th), H.R. 2881 (110th), H.R. 1300 (110th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

H.R.3396Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act S.34Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement

Contacted: SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 3396 (110th)

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

H.R.3056Motion to Recommit on "Tax Collection Responsibility Act" Related to Death Tax H.R.3609Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.RES.719 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3056) Qualified Default Investment Alternatives in 401(k) Plans

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.Res. 719 (110th), H.R. 3609 (110th), H.R. 3056 (110th)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

H.R.1011Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 H.R.1483Celebrating America's Heritage Act H.R.1907Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act H.R.2421Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

Contacted: Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1483 (110th), H.R. 1907 (110th), H.R. 2421 (110th), H.R. 1011 (110th)

Agriculture AGR

H.R.2419Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.RES.574Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2419) S.2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE

Bills named: S. 2302 (110th), H.Res. 574 (110th), H.R. 2419 (110th)

Transportation TRA

H.R.1401Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R.534Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007 S.184Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007 S.294Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.R. 534 (110th), H.R. 1401 (110th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

H.R.1309Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326OPEN Government Act of 2007 H.R.1375Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007 H.R.1401Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007

Contacted: SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills named: H.R. 1375 (110th), H.R. 1401 (110th), H.R. 1326 (110th), H.R. 1309 (110th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

H.R.1483Celebrating America's Heritage Act H.R.1907Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act H.R.2262Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 1907 (110th), H.R. 2262 (110th), H.R. 1483 (110th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

The Convention on Law of the Sea H.R.1077Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1366Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2007 H.R.1366Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2007

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills named: H.R. 1077 (110th), H.R. 1366 (110th)

Telecommunications TEC

H.R.1077Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1525To amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, and for other purposes. H.R.3396Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R.3678Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3678 (110th), H.R. 1525 (110th), H.R. 3396 (110th), H.R. 1077 (110th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

H.R.2262Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 H.R.2900Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.380Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.4789Performance Rights Act

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Labor, Dept of (DOL); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2900 (110th), H.R. 380 (110th), H.R. 4789 (110th), H.R. 2262 (110th)

Economics/Economic Development ECN

H.R.1366Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2007 H.R.1586Death Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R.1644Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act (Introduced in House)

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1366 (110th), H.R. 1586 (110th), H.R. 1644 (110th)

Health Issues HCR

H.R.2900Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3162Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.3163Healthy Americans Act H.R.3269Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007

Contacted: Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 2900 (110th), H.R. 3162 (110th), H.R. 3163 (110th), H.R. 3269 (110th)

Housing HOU

H.R.3609Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3609 (110th)

Insurance INS

H.R.4460Health Care Choice Act of 2007

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 4460 (110th)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

H.R.1525To amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, and for other purposes. H.R.380Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R.964Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act S.242Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills named: H.R. 380 (110th), H.R. 1525 (110th), H.R. 964 (110th)

Government Issues GOV

H.R.1309Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007 H.R.1326OPEN Government Act of 2007 H.R.1375Earmark Accountability and Reform Act of 2007

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1326 (110th), H.R. 1309 (110th), H.R. 1375 (110th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

H.R.1300 Program for Real Energy Security Act H.R.1721Pool and Spa Safety Act H.R.1933Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R.3221New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.R. 1300 (110th), H.R. 1933 (110th), H.R. 3221 (110th), H.R. 1721 (110th)

Tobacco TOB

H.R.3162Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.3269Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.RES.594Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3162) S.1893SCHIP Extension bill (identified by CRS)

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE

Bills named: H.Res. 594 (110th), H.R. 3269 (110th), H.R. 3162 (110th)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

H.R.2693Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act H.RES.678Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2693)

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2693 (110th), H.Res. 678 (110th)

Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE

H.R.1721Pool and Spa Safety Act H.R.1933Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R.3221New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R.453Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills named: H.R. 3221 (110th), H.R. 1933 (110th), H.R. 453 (110th), H.R. 1721 (110th)

Education EDU

H.R.3043Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.RES.547Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) S.1710Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: H.Res. 547 (110th), H.R. 3043 (110th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R.1300 Program for Real Energy Security Act H.R.1644Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act (Introduced in House) H.R.2638Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Bills named: H.R. 1644 (110th), H.R. 1300 (110th), H.R. 2638 (110th)

Pharmacy PHA

H.R.2900Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.380Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 S.1082Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 S.242Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Bills named: H.R. 380 (110th), H.R. 2900 (110th)

Computer Industry CPI

H.R.1077Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1525To amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, and for other purposes. H.R.3678Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007 H.R.3678Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1525 (110th), H.R. 1077 (110th), H.R. 3678 (110th)

Homeland Security HOM

H.R.1401Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R.2638Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.534Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007 H.RES.473Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2638)

Contacted: SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: H.R. 1401 (110th), H.Res. 473 (110th), H.R. 534 (110th), H.R. 2638 (110th)

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

H.R.1721Pool and Spa Safety Act H.R.1907Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act H.R.1933Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R.2421Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

Contacted: SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Executive Office of the President (EOP); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 2421 (110th), H.R. 1933 (110th), H.R. 1721 (110th), H.R. 1907 (110th)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

Judge Southwick Confirmation

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Natural Resources NAT

H.R.1011Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 H.R.1483Celebrating America's Heritage Act H.R.1721Pool and Spa Safety Act H.R.1907Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act

Contacted: Executive Office of the President (EOP); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL)

Bills named: H.R. 1483 (110th), H.R. 1907 (110th), H.R. 1721 (110th), H.R. 1011 (110th)

Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM

H.R.4789Performance Rights Act S.2500 Performance Rights Act "A la carte" cable regulation Fairness Doctrine

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Bills named: S. 2500 (110th), H.R. 4789 (110th)