Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Duration: January 1, 2008
to
May 30, 2014
General Issues: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Agriculture , Banking , Budget/Appropriations
Spending: about $690,000 (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 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives,, House of Representatives, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),
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?
Christy Seyfert (no Senate lobbying contacts until ban expired)
Senior Professional Staff, Senate Ag Committee
Professional Staff, House Ag Committee
Deputy Chief of Staff and L.D., Rep. Max Burns
Subcommittee Staff Dir. & Legislative Staff, House Ag
Legislative Assistant, Rep. Saxby Chambliss
(no Senate lobbying contacts)
Paul Bleiberg LC for Rep Sherwood Boehlert
LC and LA for Rep Randy Kuhl
LA for Rep Sherwood Boehlert
Michael Torrey n/a
Tara Smith n/a
Sarah Hubbart 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.
2nd Quarter, 2014
MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented Options Clearing Corporation on July 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300661712.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 15, 2014.
Original Filing: 300635739.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300617765.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300599301.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300576147.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Impact of House Ways and Means Committee Draft Financial Products Tax Reform Legislation on the List Options Industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2013.
Original Filing: 300557417.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies. Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
60-40 Tax Treatment for Options Market Makers and Professional Futures Traders.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300539170.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Matters regarding Title VIII of Dodd-Frank in S. 3497 and HR 6317
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300513681.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Matters regarding Title VIII of Dodd-Frank in S. 3497 and HR 6317
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300496813.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300468405.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300443782.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300420071.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restricting; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements of Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 14, 2011.
Original Filing: 300389456.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restricting; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements of Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300373493.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructing; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Governance Requirements and Risk Management Requirements of Derivatives Clearing Organizations and Clearing Agencies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300352363.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructing; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300315960.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructing; Implementation of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Administration proposal to amend tax treatment for options market makers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300291616.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructing; H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, Restoring America's Finanical Stability Act, specifically Titles VII and VIII.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300263648.xml
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300241400.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives.
H.R. 4173Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Futures and Security Reform legislation in the SenateP.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
President's Budget recommendation to amend tax treatment for options market makers.
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - H.R. 3200 - tracked to see if "60/40" issue came up as an offset.
America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 - S. 1796 - tracked to see if "60/40" issue came up as an offset.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - H.R. 3590 - tracked to see if "60/40" issue came up as an offset.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R. 2997 - monitored for CFTC related language.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300214918.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; S605, A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule and effectively regulate abusive short selling activities. P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
President's Budget recommendation to amend tax treatment for options market makers.
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - H.R. 3200 - tracked to see if "60/40" issue came up as an offset.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R. 2997 - monitored for CFTC related language.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300180966.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; S605, A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule and effectively regulate abusive short selling activities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
President's Budget recommendation to amend tax treatment for options market makers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300162651.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 91-598, Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking an amendment to portfolio margining; Clearing and risk management for over-the-counter derivatives; Futures and securities regulatory restructuring; H.R. 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Banking/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, Michael Torrey Associates lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2009.
Original Filing: 300120561.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626), and the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626).
H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Secutities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-598) - seeking an amendment to portfolio margining.
Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419), title XIII - all provisions relating to portfolio management.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, Michael Torrey Associates lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2008.
Original Filing: 300090688.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626), and the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626).
H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Secutities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-598) - seeking an amendment to portfolio margining.
Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419), title XIII - all provisions relating to portfolio management.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, Michael Torrey Associates lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2008.
Original Filing: 300073939.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626), and the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the Commodity Futures Trading Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4626).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-598) - seeking an amendment to portfolio margining.
Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 2419), Title XIII - all provisions relating to portfolio margining.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC lobbied for Options Clearing Corporation , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300038591.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to H.R. 4626, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act and H.R 2149, the 2007 Farm Bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to H.R 4626, the Commodity Futures Trading Reauthorization Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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