TIMMONS AND COMPANY, INC. for VISA USA INC
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
S. 1395 - To prevent unfair practices in credit card accounts, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 - To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3421 - Credit Protection Act S. 2411 - Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007 H.R. 873 - To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit fees by creditors for payments on credit card accounts by electronic fund transfers, and for other purposes. H.R. 5244 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 H.R. 5280 - Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007 - To prevent unfair practices in credit card accounts, and for other purposes. H.R. 5546 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 S. 2753 - Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 - To protect consumers, and especially young consumers, from skyrocketing credit card debt, unfair credit card practices, and deceptive credit offers. S. 3086 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J BATES | — |
| MICHELLE BRIGHT | — |
| ERIN GRAEFE DORTON | — |
| BRYCE L HARLOW | — |
| GINGER LOPER | — |
| MARTIN PAONE | Secretary for the Majority - US Senate |
| DANIEL SHAPIRO | — |
| WILLIAM E TIMMONS | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 495 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 1178 - Identity Theft Prevention Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J BATES | — |
| MICHELLE BRIGHT | — |
| ERIN GRAEFE DORTON | — |
| BRYCE L HARLOW | — |
| GINGER LOPER | — |
| MARTIN PAONE New | Secretary for the Majority - US Senate |
| DANIEL SHAPIRO | — |
| WILLIAM E TIMMONS | — |
Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM
H.R. 2046 - Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J BATES | — |
| MICHELLE BRIGHT | — |
| ERIN GRAEFE DORTON | — |
| BRYCE L HARLOW | — |
| GINGER LOPER | — |
| MARTIN PAONE New | Secretary for the Majority - US Senate |
| DANIEL SHAPIRO | — |
| WILLIAM E TIMMONS | — |
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.