Monitored issues related to the OCC's payment charter proposal and other payment systems issues.
Duration: January 1, 2009
to
March 31, 2021
General Issues: Banking , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities , Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice , Insurance , Housing , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Budget/Appropriations , Trade (Domestic & Foreign) , Copyright/Patent/Trademark , Science/Technology , Gaming/Gambling/Casino , Bankruptcy
Spending: about $1,380,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2009: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Senate,, House of Representatives,, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Andrew Barbour
Dep. Asst. USTR for Congressional Affairs, USTR
Legislative Assistant, U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak
Legislative Assistant, U.S. Rep. Bill Ford
Summer Mersinger
DC Chief of Staff, Sen. John Thune;Sen. Policy Adv., Senate Commerce Cmte;Dep. Chief of Staff,Sen. John Thune;Gen Counsel,Sen. John Thune;Exec Dir., Sen. John Thune,Confidential Asst.,OPIC;Exec Asst,Rep. John Thune;Staff Asst,Rep. John Thune
Jack S. Deuser
Ch. of Staff, U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning
Leg. Dir., U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning
Leg. Aide., U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Ch. of Staff, U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning; Leg. Dir., U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning
Trevor Kolego
Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon
Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner
Robert Hickmott
Counselor to the Secretary, HUD; Assoc. Admin. for Cong. & Leg. Affairs, EPA
Philip G. Kiko
Staff Dir. & Gen. Counsel, House Admin. Cmte
Counsel, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
CoS & General Counsel, House Judiciary Cmte
CoS & Counsel, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Dep. CoS & Counsel, House Science Committee
Assoc. Admin.,(Procure&Purch.),U.S. House CAO
Acting Dir./Dep.Dir.(Hrgs&Appls),Dept.of Interior
James C. Free
n/a
W. Timothy Locke
n/a
James E. Smith
n/a
Chris Scribner
n/a
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2021
The Smith-Free Group, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented Bank Policy Institute on April 16, 2021.
Original Filing: 301253973.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored issues related to the OCC's payment charter proposal and other payment systems issues.
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301245553.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the inclusion of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 as part of S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Discussions related to HR 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (All Sections of Full Text)
Monitored issues related to the OCC's payment charter proposal and other payment systems issues.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301222456.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the inclusion of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 as part of S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Monitored implementation of the CARES Act, P.L. 116-136 -- Paycheck Protection Program and Main Street Lending facility.
Monitored issues related to the OCC's payment charter proposal and other payment systems issues.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301201152.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the inclusion of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 as part of S.4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Monitored implementation of the CARES Act, P.L. 116-136 -- Paycheck Protection Program and Main Street Lending facility.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2020
The Smith-Free Group, LLC filed a lobbying registration on June 24, 2020 to represent Bank Policy Institute, effective May 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301184659.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Legislative and regulatory issues affecting financial institutions. .
1st Quarter, 2020
The Smith-Free Group, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented Bank Policy Institute on April 9, 2020.
Original Filing: 301154958.xml
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2020.
Original Filing: 301106181.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.2563, ILLICIT CASH Act (All sections of full text)
Monitored H.R.1595, Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (SAFE Act)
Monitored discussions regarding the implementation of the CECL accounting standard
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding Artificial Intelligence draft legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding privacy and data
Monitored H.R.3928, Federal Reserve Accountability and Justification Act
Monitored H.R.3939, To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a quantitative impact study of any proposed real-time payment system under the Faster Payments Initiative before implementing such system.
Monitored discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301076392.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2513, Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding draft legislation entitled, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act
Monitored H.R.1595, Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (SAFE Act)
Monitored discussions regarding the implementation of the CECL accounting standard
Monitored discussions regarding the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering efforts
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding privacy and data
Monitored H.R.3928, Federal Reserve Accountability and Justification Act
Monitored H.R.3939, To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a quantitative impact study of any proposed real-time payment system under the Faster Payments Initiative before implementing such system.
Monitored discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2093, Strengthening the Tenth Amendment through Entrusting States Act (STATES Act)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301048956.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2513, Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
Discussions regarding draft legislation entitled, Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act
Monitored discussions regarding the implementation of the CECL accounting standard
Monitored discussions regarding the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering efforts
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Discussions regarding privacy and data
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
H.R.3167, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301026767.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding the implementation of the CECL accounting standard
Monitored discussions regarding the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering efforts
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Discussions regarding privacy and data
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301007893.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding the implementation of the CECL accounting standard
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving implementation of P.L.115-174, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for Bank Policy Institute (formerly n.a. Financial Services Roundtable) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2018.
Original Filing: 300985333.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-174, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 (Title II: Funding for Federal Housing Administration systems upgrade)
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Title II - Conservation, Subtitle D - Other Conservation Programs, Section 2402. Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention)
Discussions related to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, The Smith-Free Group, LLC lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300969281.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-174, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Title II - Conservation, Subtitle D - Other Conservation Programs, Section 2402. Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention)
Discussions related to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored implementation of P.L.115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Title II, Business Tax Reform)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300950912.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-141, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Inter Affiliate Margin)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving regulatory reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to reform of the national flood insurance program
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L.115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Title II, Business Tax Reform)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300929016.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.10, Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Monitored S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to reform of the national flood insurance program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Title II, Business Tax Reform)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300908152.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.10, Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to reform of the national flood insurance program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2017.
Original Filing: 300886294.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L.115-35, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (All sections of full text)
P.L.115-24, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees
(All sections of full text)
H.R.10, Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to reform of the national flood insurance program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300867854.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to data protection and breach notification
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.J. Res.66, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (All sections of full text)
H.J.Res.67, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees
(All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions involving draft legislation to reform financial services regulation (Choice Act 2.0)
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving housing finance reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to reform of the national flood insurance program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving tax reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300848017.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding dividends of federal reserve banks
Monitored S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.5465, To repeal section 1075 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 relating to rules for payment card transactions, and for other purposes.
Lobbying Issues
Monitored P.L.114-254, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to data protection and breach notification
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Military Lending Act and implementation of Servicemembers Credit Relief Act
Monitored H.R.5983, Financial CHOICE Act of 2016
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2901, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Monitored S.1679, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2016.
Original Filing: 300826820.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding dividends of federal reserve banks
Monitored S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.5465, To repeal section 1075 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 relating to rules for payment card transactions, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Monitored P.L.114-223, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Lobbying Issues
Monitored S.2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R.5983, Financial CHOICE Act of 2016: Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving Military Lending Act and implementation of Servicemembers Credit Relief Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2901, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Monitored S.1679, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 15, 2016.
Original Filing: 300810505.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.Amdt.4613 to S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Discussions regarding dividends of federal reserve banks
Monitored S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
Monitored H.R.5465, To repeal section 1075 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 relating to rules for payment card transactions, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.9, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
S.1137, PATENT Act (All sections of full text)
S.2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Discussions involving Military Lending Act and implementation of Servicemembers Credit Relief Act
Monitored discussions involving draft Financial CHOICE Act legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Monitored H.R.2901, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Monitored S.1679, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300793748.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.114-142, Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Monitored S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.9, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
S.1137, PATENT Act (All sections of full text)
S.2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300774613.xml
Lobbying Issues
P.L.114-94, FAST Act (Division E: Import-Export Bank of the United States & Section 32203: Dividends of Federal reserve banks)
P.L.114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
S.2393, Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
P.L. 114-133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Division N: Cybersecurity Act of 2015)
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
P.L.114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Division Q: Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300760750.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act (All sections of full text)- Efforts in support of bill
S.819, A bill to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
S.824, A bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving changes to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act.
Monitored discussions involving reduction of dividends from the Federal Reserve.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Monitored discussions related to cyber-security legislation.
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.9, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
S.1137, PATENT Act (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions regarding the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP).
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300736011.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act (All sections of full text)- Efforts in support of bill
H.R.601, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (All sections of full text)- Efforts in support of bill
S.819, A bill to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
S.824, A bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
S.1484, Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving changes to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to cyber-security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.9, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
S.1137, PATENT Act (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Discussions regarding the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Plan (NFIP).
Lobbying Issues
H.Con.Res.27, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res.11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R.2146, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300718376.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act (All sections of full text)- Efforts in support of bill
H.R.601, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (All sections of full text)- Efforts in support of bill
S.819, A bill to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
S.824, A bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving changes to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to cyber security legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
H.R.9, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
Discussions related to patent reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
P.L.114-1, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.Con.Res.27, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res.11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2015.
Original Filing: 300696138.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR.3521, Department of Veterans' Affairs major medical facility lease authorization act (All sections of full text)
HR.4050, Servicemembers Opportunity Act (All sections of full text)
H.R.5798, Stability for Service Members Act (All sections of full text)
S.1579, SCRA Enhancement and Improvement Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)S.2450, Veterans' access to care through choice, accountability and transparency (All sections of full text)
S.3008, Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
Policy discussions regarding reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.866, Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
H.R.3309, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform (All sections of full text)
H.R.5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300683930.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR.3521, Department of Veterans' Affairs major medical facility lease authorization act (All sections of full text)
HR.4050, Servicemembers Opportunity Act (All sections of full text)
S.2450, Veterans' access to care through choice, accountability and transparency (All sections of full text)
Policy discussions regarding reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S.866, Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
H.R.3309, Innovation Act (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (All sections of full text)
S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (All sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Draft legislation to extend expiring provisions
Draft legislation involving reform of the Internal Revenue Code
Draft legislation to extend solvency of Highway Trust Fund
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300662587.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 4050 Servicemembers Opportunity Act (all sections of full text)
S. 2450 Veterans' access to care through choice, accountability and transparency (all sections of full text)
HR 3521 Department of Veterans' Affairs major medical facility lease authorization act (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
S. 1217 Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 (all sections of full text) (support)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4871 TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (all sections of full text)
S. 2244 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S 866 Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Draft legislation to extend expiring provisions
Draft legislation involving reform of the Internal Revenue Code
Draft legislation to extend solvency of Highway Trust Fund
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300644062.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
HR 2767 Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S. 1217 Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
H.R. 2146 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Requthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S 866 Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Draft legislation to extend expiring provisions
Draft legislation involving reform of the Internal Revenue Code.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
PL 113-76 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division E: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014)
Lobbying Issues
HR 4167 Restoring Proven Financing for American Employers Act (all sections of full text) (support)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2013
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE in Q42013 on Jan. 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300624372.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (sections amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
HR 2767 Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S. 1217 Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
H.R. 2146 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Requthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored discussions revolving reform of the Internal Revenue Code.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
HR 3309 Innovation Act (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014 (all sections of full text)
3rd Quarter, 2013
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE in Q32013 on Oct. 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300597033.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (sections amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
HR 2767 Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
S. 1217 Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
H.R. 2146 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Requthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions revolving reform of the Internal Revenue Code.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act (all sections of full text).
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014 (all sections of full text)
2nd Quarter, 2013
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP amended a lobbying report for representation of FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE in Q22013 on Oct. 1, 2013.
Original Filing: 300590318.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Sec. 555 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act)
Matters related to Student Loan Cap Extension.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to legislation affecting government-sponsored enterprises and secondary mortgage market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions revolving reform of the Internal Revenue Code.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act (all sections of full text).
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300581429.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Sec. 555 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act)
Matters related to Student Loan Cap Extension.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to legislation affecting government-sponsored enterprises and secondary mortgage market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
Monitoring discussions revolving reform of the Internal Revenue Code.
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act (all sections of full text).
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (all sections of full text).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300560417.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 821 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes. (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to potential cyber security legislation
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to legislation affecting government-sponsored enterprises and secondary mortgage market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
S.Con.Res.8 (all sections of full text)
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300538837.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 3085 Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012 (all sections of full text)
Lobbying Issues
Discussions relating to Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Act
S. 3637 A bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program (all sections of full text)
H.R. 4310 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (oppose, draft amendment to modify the SCRA on matters related to debt of active duty military.)Brown-Vitter Amendment to require a GAO study of transactions between large financial institutions and the government.
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-240, All sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300508654.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Discussions relating to Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Act
Lobbying Issues
Discussions relating to the implementation of P.L. 112-29, The America Invents Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2012.
Original Filing: 300486631.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1309, Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 (support, all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to Cybersecurity legislation.
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to patent reform
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300463117.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300447540.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2779 exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (all sections of full text)
H.R. 1838 To repeal a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act prohibiting any Federal bailout of swap dealers or participants (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1174 Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act (all sections of full text)
H.R. 2366 Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2011.
Original Filing: 300418372.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 23 America Invents Act (all sections of full text)
H.R. 1249 To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
S.1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
S.1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
S.1434 Data Security Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
S.1535 Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300400310.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.23 America Invents Act (all sections of full text)
H.R.1249 To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
S.575 Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 and continuing with Tester-Corker Amendment (S. Amdt. 3989) to S. 3217,
Restoring American Financial Act of 2010 (all sections of full text)
H.R.1081 Consumers Payment System Protection Act (all sections of full text)
H.R.1859 Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2011.
Original Filing: 300367064.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 23 America Invents Act (concerns regarding business methods patenting)
H.R.1249 To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform (concerns regarding business methods patenting)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
S. 575 Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 (Oppose, concerns regarding regulation of debit card interchange costs)
H.R. 1081 Consumers Payment System Protection Act (Oppose, concerns regarding regulation of debit card interchange costs)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to housing finance and government-sponsored enterprises
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300343808.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to housing finance
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300318011.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 4173 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Titles 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, & 14)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Proposals to reform governmentsponsored enterprises
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives Labor - Dept of (DOL)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2378 Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2010.
Original Filing: 300289869.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 4173 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Titles 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, & 14)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300264867.xml
Lobbying Issues
Chairman Dodd draft- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (all sections of full text)
HR 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (all sections of full text)
S.515 Patent Reform Act of 2009 (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300241340.xml
Lobbying Issues
Matters involving Financial Services Regulatory Reform
S 515 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform - (all sections of full text)
HR 3126 To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes - (all sections of full text)
Chairman Dodds discussion draft regarding comprehensive financial institution regulatory reformHR 2221 To protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach - (all sections of full text)
HR 1728 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes - (all sections of full text)
H.R. 4173 To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes - (all sections of full text)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300207111.xml
Lobbying Issues
Matters involving Financial Services Regulatory Modernization
S 515 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform
HR 3126 To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes
HR 2221 To protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach
HR 1728 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 15, 2009.
Original Filing: 300178103.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 73 A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes
HR 37 To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes S 515 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform
HR 2221 To protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach
HR 1728 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, THE SMITH-FREE GROUP lobbied for FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300159143.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 73 A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 37 To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
S. 515 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1880 To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2009
The Smith-Free Group filed a lobbying registration on April 7, 2009 to represent Financial Services Roundtable, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Original Filing: 300145088.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Financial Regulation Modernization, Patent Reform, Flood Insurance, Optional Federal Charter .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate