Lobbying Relationship

Client

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform

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Lobbying firm

AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD

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  • Issues related to legal reform, including arbitration (including the FY 24 Appropriations minibus legislation); issues related to third-party litigation funding, including H.R.5488/S.2805 - Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023.

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General Issues: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Torts, Telecommunications, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Food Industry (Safety, Labeling, etc.), Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Medicare/Medicaid, Government Issues, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Constitution

Spending: about $8,750,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2006: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)

Bills mentioned

H.R.985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim...

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.526: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015

Sponsor: Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)

H.R.982: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Sponsor: Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)

H.R.906: PRIME Act

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

H.R.1873: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.987: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

H.R.4369: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012

Sponsor: Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.)

H.R.896: Medical Justice Act of 2011

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.314: Medical Liability Procedural Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

H.R.3817: Investor Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Paul E. Kanjorski (D-Pa.)

S.445: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.4115: Open Access to Courts Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.1504: Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.5175: DISCLOSE Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.3295: DISCLOSE Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.458: False Claims Act Clarification Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.931: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.1551: Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.5503: Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.512: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

Sponsor: Mel Martinez (R-Fla.)

H.R.1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

H.R.1788: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2009

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.991: Consumer Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.)

H.R.4173: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John P. Murtha (D-Pa.)

H.R.3013: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.2041: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.4852: Positive Alternatives Act

Sponsor: Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)

H.R.3010: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.1872: Farm Safety Net Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.2456: Influenza Vaccine Security Act of 2007

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2564: PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

S.2815: Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.766: PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

S.471: Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1423: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.610: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

S.4317: SAFE TO WORK Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

S.4775: Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools and Small...

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

H.R.2500: Forest TECH Improvement Act

Sponsor: Blake Moore (R-Utah)

H.R.1423: To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the...

Sponsor: Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands)

S.610: Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

H.R.2196: Justice for Servicemembers Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.1790: Secure Equipment Act of 2021

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.748: Ethan's Law

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.2428: False Claims Amendments Act of 2021

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2429: Administrative False Claims Act of 2021

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.2342: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of...

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.3143: Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021

Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)

S.505: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.963: FAIR Act of 2022

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.4524: Speak Out Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

H.R.2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Sponsor: Mike D. Rogers (R-Ala.)

S.2805: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023

Sponsor: John Kennedy (R-La.)

H.R.5488: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023

Sponsor: Mike Johnson (R-La.)

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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?
Christine Hesse Leg cnsl, S Bnk Comm, 1996-99
Ed Pagano Advsr, Sen Harkin, 2014; Dep Asst to the President for Leg Affairs and Sen Liaison, Exec Ofc of the President, 2012-14; CoS, Sen Leahy, 2005-11; Sr Cnsl, Sen Judiciary Comm, 1997-04; Leg Cnsl, Sen Leahy, 1993-96 1997-04; Leg Cnsl,Sen Leahy, 1993-96
Hunter Bates CoS, Sen. McConnell, 2000-02; Legal Cnsl, Sen. McConnell, 1999-00; Chief Cnsl, Senate Rules Committee, 1997-99.
Jamie Tucker Leg cnsl to Rep Northup, 1999; leg cnsl to Rep Inglis, 1997-99; legal intern to Spkr Gingrich, 1996
Geoff Verhoff Press aide, ofc of Sen Roth, Nov 00-Jan 01; press aide, S Fin Comm, Aug 99-Nov 00
Michael Rossetti Cnsl to Interior Sec, Apr 01-Feb 04; Asst US Atty, WDNY, Apr 91-Dec 94
Jayne Fitzgerald Tax cnsl, H Ways & Means Comm, 1980-85 and 1992-95
Jeff McMillen Staff dir, H Ways & Means Subcomm on Sel Rev Measures, Mar 01-Mar 04; staff, H Ways & Means Subcom on Oversight, Jun 98-Mar 01
Mike Solon Pol dir for strategic plng, Sen Rep Ldr McConnell, Dec 06-Jul 07; pol dir, Sen Maj Whp McConnell, Jan 03-Dec 06; Rep dep staff dir, Oct 02-Jan 03, sr econ advsr, Jan 01-Oct 01, Sen Bnkng Comm; dir, Sen. Steerng Comm, Feb 97-Dec 00; econ pol advsr, Sen Maj Ldr Lott, Sep 96-Feb 97; leg dir, Jun 02-Jan 03, cnsl for econ pol, Apr 96- Aug 96, leg asst, Nov 88-Apr 96, Ofc of Sen Gramm; leg asst to Rep Armey, Jun 87-Nov 88 McConnell, Dec 06-Jul 07; pol dir, Sen Maj Whp McConnell, Jan 03-Dec 06; Rep dep staff dir (Oct 02-Jan 03), sr econ advsr (Jan 01- Oct 01), Sen Bnkng Comm; dir, Sen. Steerng Comm, Feb 97-Dec 00; econ pol advsr, Sen Maj Ldr Lott, Sep 96-Feb 97; leg dir (Jun 02-/Jan 03), cnsl for econ pol (Apr 96-Aug 96), leg asst (Nov 88-Apr 96), Ofc of Sen Gramm; leg
Bill Paxon Mbr of Cong, 1989-99
Vic Fazio Mbr of Cong, 1979-98
Zach Paulsen Intl trd asst for pol, S Fin Comm, 2002-05
Arshi Siddiqui Sr pol adv & cnsl for Spkr Pelosi, Oct 03-May 09; Ways & Means cnsl, Rep. Becerra, 1998-May 00; pol aide, Rep Clayton, Oct 97-Jan 98
Rob Leonard Chief cnsl & staff dir, H Ways & Means Comm 1987-93
Justin McCarthy Spec. Asst to Pres for leg affairs, exec ofc of pres, jan08-dec08; asst. USTR for congress. affairs, exec. Offc of pres, jan06-dec07; asst. USTR for intergov. & pub affairs, exec offc of pres, sep05-may06; leg asst, rep Thomas w. ewing, jan96-jul98
Casey Higgins Asst to Spkr for Policy and Trade Cnsl, Paul Ryan, Nov 15-Jan 19; Trade Cncl to House Ways & Means, Jan 15-Nov 15; LC to Rep. Paul Ryan, Oct 11-Jan 15; Law Clrk House Budget Comm, Sep 09-May 10.
Brendan Dunn Staff Mbr and Leg Asst to Sen Hatch Judiciary Comm and Sub-Comm, Apr04-May07, Aug07-May08; Special Counsel to Sen Hatch Fin Comm, Jan 11-Dec 12; Policy Adv and Counsel to Sen McConnell Majority Leader staff, Dec 12-May18.
Ryan Thompson CoS, Press Secy, Dep Press Secy to Sen Inhofe
Galen Roehl LC, Sen. Brownback, Apr. 04-Dec. 04; LA/Sen Jud. Comm, 05-08; Snr Pol Adsr, Sen Judiciary Comm, 08-10; LD, Rep. Connie Mack, Aug 10-Feb 11; Prof Staff Mmbr, Sen Pat Tommey/ Sen Commerce Comm, 2011-13; Plcy Anlst, Sen Republican Policy Comm, 2013-14.
Sam Olswanger Leg staff, Rep Webster, Jan 11-Jun 11; intrn, Rep Blackburn, Sep 08-Dec 08
Smith Davis n/a
Victor Fazio n/a
Karen Green n/a
Charles Hesse n/a
Joel Jankowsky n/a
Barney Skladany n/a
James Tucker n/a
Valerie White n/a
Ladd Wiley n/a
Lauren O'Brien n/a
Peter Hutt n/a
Hans Rickhoff n/a
Robert Huffman n/a
Lauch Faircloth n/a
Janine Smith n/a
Steve Ross n/a
Jorge Lopez n/a
David Carlin n/a
Chris Goode n/a
BERT STEELE n/a
Hans Rickoff n/a
Lamar Smith 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.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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