id,filing_uuid,filing_type,registrant_name,registrant_id,client_name,filing_year,filing_period,issue_code,specific_issues,government_entities,income_amount,expense_amount,is_no_activity,is_termination,received_date
2591098,2a1a51bb-ad8d-4735-af0a-d3bbf4fb1731,Q1,COMMUNICATIONS PREFERRED LLC,401105606,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Coronavirus pandemic relief,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",,,0,0,2021-03-02T09:42:22.613000-05:00
2591099,be8a95e4-e37f-44a3-8a63-d3544f8ad877,Q1,COMMUNICATIONS PREFERRED LLC,401105606,"RER SOLUTIONS, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,EIDL Program,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2021-03-02T09:44:23.100000-05:00
2591103,f7742f60-5ac5-455a-a8e6-e1bcffb26bb6,Q1,WASHINGTON PREMIER GROUP,400558667,MID-TIER ADVOCACY,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Small business, PPP and covid relief bill (H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) that helps small business. An amendment we support: the managers amendment (as adopted) added provisions relating to the employer retention tax credit (ERTC), multiple employer plans, and sick and family leave credits for employers and self-employed individuals.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2021-03-02T17:22:01.357000-05:00
2591179,88dc81a2-0a7e-4cf6-b4da-12d1ad21b644,Q1,THE MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS,401103759,THE MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319); Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act reintroduction;,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE",,20000,0,0,2021-03-12T12:08:36.070000-05:00
2591185,dc13a0ac-ea46-4a92-93d9-87d9b75cd621,Q1,CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA CREDIT UNION LEAGUES,7725,CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA CREDIT UNION LEAGUES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Paycheck Protection Program funds and extensions.,"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),Federal Trade Commission (FTC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA),SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",,110000,0,0,2021-03-12T14:08:38.743000-05:00
2591306,c168bfb1-a2b2-474c-ab92-74770a82cdba,1T,CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC,401104785,"INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, RACQUET & SPORTSCLUB ASSOCIATION (IHRSA)",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Efforts to expand the applicability of COVID-19 relief measures to more association members including H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,1,2021-03-30T16:47:30.953000-04:00
2591307,f24d3d46-4f30-4e4c-9a9a-d4df3f8322e5,1T,LJ STRATEGIES LLC,401105565,"CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP OBO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, RACQUET & SPORTSCLUB ASSN",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Efforts to expand the applicability of COVID-19 relief measures to more association members including H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,1,2021-03-30T16:59:31.777000-04:00
2591422,070aaef6-0fd4-4a8b-bbeb-43ace3007396,Q1,CAPITOL HILL ADVOCATES LLC,46084,AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Retaining the home mortgage interest deduction and expanding deduction for state and local taxes; federal income taxes on small business/self-employed, pass-through entities; support for association health plans and small business access to affordable healthcare; coronavirus response legislation and inclusion of 501(c)(6) associations as eligible for PPP loans/funding.  Support for the Paycheck Protection Program funding and eligibility for small business owners.","Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",10000,,0,0,2021-04-01T12:18:32.913000-04:00
2591444,6786a5ab-577c-486a-aa22-2f96762bdea4,Q1,CAPITOL HILL ADVOCATES LLC,46084,INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVEMENT INSTITUTE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Support for COVIS-19 rescue packages intended to help small business/self-employed/construction contractors survive the COVID-19 shutdowns/slowdowns.  Support for the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses survive the economic impacts of the pandemic.  Oppose new regulatory and legislative changes that would increase workplace burdens and liability on small business owners.  Support limits on COVID-19 liability for small business owners.  Monitor possible developments on an Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 in the workplace.,"Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board,Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Federal Highway Administration (FHA),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB),Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),White House Office",10000,,0,0,2021-04-01T13:09:36.087000-04:00
2591451,e99845ad-c5c6-4206-8d1d-2b43906c22c2,Q1,MS. MOLLY NIX,401104664,"CAMBA, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Advocated to amend the Paycheck Protection Program so non-profits with more than 500 employees could be eligible to apply.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",15000,,0,0,2021-04-01T13:40:38.620000-04:00
2591480,23a098b6-dfe1-4834-82c8-fcb251cc1337,Q1,THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS,2627,THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Re-energize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program across the government by emphasizing new initiatives that address barriers in bringing SBIR/STTR technologies to the marketplace.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,President of the U.S.,SENATE,Vice President of the U.S.",,,0,0,2021-04-01T14:41:47.703000-04:00
2591505,d459281c-71cd-4101-bb6e-b5e05dc4cfee,Q1,"THE MCKEON GROUP, INC.",401103598,NATIONALASSOCIATION OF STATE AGENCIES FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Small business as relates to Covid-19 issues,"Defense Logistics Agency,General Services Administration (GSA)",14000,,0,0,2021-04-01T16:26:01.393000-04:00
2591602,0175eaf6-a688-4088-90a1-24093a5d5037,Q1,"SHUMAKER ADVISORS, LLC",401104909,OHIO ASSOCIATION OF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS (OACVB),2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Questions and issues related to the administration of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), EIDL, and other SBA-administered programs.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2021-04-02T12:20:51.933000-04:00
2591643,08961df2-0f27-4647-be9d-2e2d53eb6235,Q1,THE HARRIS FIRM,68376,HOLISTIC INDUSTRIES INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to cannabis becoming eligible for safe harbor banking, decriminalization and social equity and interstate commerce.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2021-04-02T13:50:09.800000-04:00
2591704,d0100ca3-1ffa-46ba-8884-81412428985f,Q1,MARSHALL BRACHMAN,6848,ZIONS BANCORP,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"monitor for legislation affecting small business loans
monitor PPP legislation","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",45000,,0,0,2021-04-02T16:48:32.837000-04:00
2592356,fbb1962a-aced-4fe7-be61-2816f54268e7,Q1,HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP,18466,"CROSSFIT, LLC",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Securing federal aid for CrossFit Affiliates that have been negatively impacted by government orders related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",90000,,0,0,2021-04-06T17:44:13.083000-04:00
2592381,3f78d9e0-6d68-4566-b6b4-dc0216e13532,Q1,BRAMER GROUP LLC,401103355,STRATEGIC GLOBAL AVIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,FY21 NDAA and Appropriations.,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",7500,,0,0,2021-04-06T19:32:35.003000-04:00
2592434,6fee0517-2e86-4ab9-ae30-a7c08df2944d,Q1,THE ESOP ASSOCIATION,13858,ESOP ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Any proposed legislation potentially impacting ESOP creation and operation, and employee ownership issues and generally all legislative proposals to amend the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974. Above areas include tax and labor law issues embedded in the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 and the Federal Internal Revenue Code, and laws encouraging Federal agencies to promote creation and operation of ESOPs. COVID-19 economic issues and responses to H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, all provisions relating to SBA loans, lending, unemployment, taxes and credit.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,10000,0,0,2021-04-07T10:09:08.557000-04:00
2592515,e8f7271b-70cf-4582-b7fe-f5c81f38e0bc,Q1,MCDERMOTT+ LLC,401103287,CARAVAN HEALTH,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"COVID-19 relief for small businesses, policies related to strengthening rural accountable care organizations.","Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2021-04-07T12:02:02.607000-04:00
2592891,5becef8e-75d6-4551-b455-b16ff875fe8f,Q1,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES,400577738,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021
504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2021
PPP Extension Act of 2021
SBA Lender Oversight
SBA Loan Policy Changes
SBA Financial Programs Operations","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,59185,0,0,2021-04-09T11:08:51.783000-04:00
2592902,db616c5c-f74a-44f2-a0ae-bd0efde17fd9,Q1,UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA,318276,UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Technological commercialization through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Online support for small businesses (MyEntreNet). Support for Rural Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) in the recovery from Coronavirus.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Defense Logistics Agency,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,20000,0,0,2021-04-09T11:33:56.300000-04:00
2593214,1c8c76ed-d6ca-4f88-94fb-2274ca583c39,Q1,MILLER & WENHOLD CAPITOL STRATEGIES,307034,NATIONAL OFFICE PRODUCTS ALLIANCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,COVID-19 relief funding - access to capital issues,"General Services Administration (GSA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",12000,,0,0,2021-04-12T09:24:48.190000-04:00
2593407,4be32eb6-a81d-4999-ae85-ccb2a1ea91c8,Q1,"AGORA CONSULTING, LLC",401105797,AMERICAN CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSN,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"HR 1319 - Support for small businesses as part of American Rescue Plan
Impact of PPP program on government contracting rates for small firms
General small business issues","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE",13500,,0,0,2021-04-12T13:15:32.837000-04:00
2593496,fc6a6fbc-73bf-47d5-ba22-97758a75e43a,Q1,MR. MARK REY,400454181,PUBLIC TIMBER PURCHASERS GROUP,2021,first_quarter,SMB,US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management timber sales programs,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Bureau of Land Management (BLM),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),U.S. Forest Service",9000,,0,0,2021-04-12T15:06:07.113000-04:00
2593505,e9489089-a25b-4efc-bbb8-7eb3912c113b,Q1,"NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.",400599829,"NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,74843,0,0,2021-04-12T15:17:16.230000-04:00
2593580,58c69d58-7e8c-4a68-8abb-e2f08be1cfe2,Q1,"MINDSET ADVOCACY, LLC",296271,"B.S.D. CAPITAL, INC. DBA LENDISTRY",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Small Business Administration loan programs related to COVID 19 related proposals; implementation of CARES Act,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2021-04-12T16:24:15.327000-04:00
2593632,b8e41052-30a7-4013-a83d-ba0079953ea5,Q1,STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS,60550,UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Funding for small business programs,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-12T17:11:47.940000-04:00
2593671,2f5d9091-96c5-4940-b714-c643340ee3f4,Q1,JERE GLOVER,401104062,NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,SBIR reauthorization and the National Defense Authorization and SBIR related provisions.,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",6000,,0,0,2021-04-12T18:06:21.323000-04:00
2593742,d88f1563-b628-466d-886f-a4d187d58da1,Q1,MARKQUEST,65932,KASICH COMPANY,2021,first_quarter,SMB,How to save small business,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),SENATE",,,0,0,2021-04-12T20:02:25.010000-04:00
2593886,668b9aaf-8073-4597-a8f7-e4dc8cf53b1f,Q1,PREMIUM CIGAR ASSOCIATION,401024891,PREMIUM CIGAR ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Tobacco Retail Impact
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Health and Economic Impacts of Premium Cigars","Food & Drug Administration (FDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",,30000,0,0,2021-04-13T10:20:24.473000-04:00
2593966,e2a02adc-a615-4510-bd4e-ba7a933a6095,Q1,ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS,286017,ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"H.R. 748/S.3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
H.R. 6886, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
H.R. 7777/S. 4117, Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act
H.R. 7894, Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act
S. 3612, Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020
Potential legislation providing targeted and temporary relief for small businesses in need of federal assistance to survive the COVID-19 pandemic","Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),White House Office",683325,,0,0,2021-04-13T11:15:35.067000-04:00
2593981,223f2250-c06c-4d01-b8b8-f231d86a4c92,Q1,"DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC",12868,AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS ALLIANCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Support implementation of Paycheck Protection Program; discuss new SBA Affiliation exemptions,"Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",10000,,0,0,2021-04-13T11:21:43.363000-04:00
2594146,84720ee0-2142-4a01-9c4a-798aacf73688,Q1,CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC,313715,AMERICAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Issues related to coronavirus relief packages.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",60000,,0,0,2021-04-13T12:43:44.507000-04:00
2594158,62e8442e-9aa3-4625-bad4-53a7cb84c6f2,Q1,"CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.",8453,BULLSEYE EVENTS GROUP,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Issues related to Covid relief,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-13T12:59:54.777000-04:00
2594274,33d7739a-2b8f-410c-96e4-655ffd48be39,Q1,GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP,82330,GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP,2021,first_quarter,SMB,COVID-19 recovery and relief aid,"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)",,40000,0,0,2021-04-13T14:14:40.293000-04:00
2594289,bfc38f60-0e6a-4c17-813f-e408cbfcc085,Q1,"CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.",8453,EXPERIENTIAL DESIGNERS AND PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to small business assistance
Issues related to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-13T14:24:55.223000-04:00
2594361,9c3cea57-0851-4e34-b066-b987fad81c01,Q1,COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS,400531588,COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"CBAI 2020 Federal Policy Priorities -

Community Bank Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

COVID-19 has focused community bank efforts on helping their individual and small business customers and their communities weather the virus crisis and assist in the recovery effort. This was a commitment above and beyond what was normally expected, but one which community bankers were happy to fulfill. Community banks stepped-up during the crisis despite the many challenges and frustrations they encountered. They should be commended for what they are doing, treated fairly and equally, encouraged to do more, and not penalized for successfully performing their essential function.

The Independent Community Bankers of Americas Legislative and Regulatory Agenda Contained in their Community Focus 2020: The Community Bank Agenda for Expanding Economic Opportunity

CBAI joins the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in supporting a more efficient system of regulation, unbiased laws governing the financial sector, a safer and more secure business environment, and more efficient agricultural policies to support the nations economic growth and development in every corner of the country.

Completing the Implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155)

The banking regulators have almost completed implementing  S. 2155 so community banks can benefit from all of the regulatory relief measures. Community bankers, the associations that represent their interests, and Congress (which represent this vital economic constituency) must diligently insist on the swift completion the rulemaking - consistent with Congressional intent. 

Additional Meaningful Regulatory Relief for Community Banks

Community bankers seek additional regulatory relief including on several fronts (i.e., BSA reform, CTRs , SARs, tax exempt interest on agricultural and small business loans, and beneficial ownership reporting) to permit them to serve their customers and communities better and more efficiently. 

The Community Bank Position on Credit Unions and Their Expanded Powers

Credit unions have long-since strayed from their founding purposes, blatantly abusing their competitive advantages and are virtually indistinguishable from tax-paying community banks. Credit union acquisitions of community banks is a recent and disturbing trend that negatively impacts all taxpayers. This escalation of credit unions abusing of their tax-exemption should prompt Congress to Wake Up and act - NOW. This abuse is an existential threat to community banks and the communities they serve.

The Community Bank Position on the Farm Credit System and its Expanded Powers

The Farm Credit System (FCS) has long-since strayed from its founding purposes, blatantly abusing its competitive advantages against community banks. The FCS is the only GSE that competes directly with community banks. This blatant and continuing discrimination against community banks must end and FCS competitive advantages must be reined-in and the playing field leveled for community banks.

The Federal Reserves Role in Payments System Improvement

A fast and secure payments system is the very foundation of financial services and economy and must be modernized. The payments system must not be monopolized by The Clearing House and its 25 large bank owners that endangered our financial system and the entire economy during the financial crisis. Community banks, small businesses and consumers must rely on the Federal Reserve to provide access to a safe and secure payments system. The Federal Reserve must be supported in its development of the FedNow Service to ensure that all participants have access to a real-time system on a fair and impartial basis. 

Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

The modernization of the CRA must enhance the ability of community banks to serve their communities and must not impose any additional regulatory burden. All financial service providers must be subject to the CRA to provide a complete picture of every financial institutions performance in serving their communities. A modernization of the CRA that does not encompass credit unions, Farm Credit System lenders and Fintechs (including the OCCs Special Purpose National Banks) will be a sham. 

Safe Harbor for Banking Cannabis-Related Businesses

Without taking a position on the legalization of cannabis, it is a matter of public safety to have a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that choose to serve legally-compliant cannabis-related business in states where cannabis is legal. CBAI has expressed its support in Congress for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595) which provides this legal safe harbor. 

Agriculture and Rural America

A vibrant rural economy is vital to Americas prosperity. The multi-year Farm Bill provided a strong safety net for farmers and ranchers including adequate price-protection programs and enhanced USDA-guaranteed farm and business loan programs. These programs must be protected from cuts or any adverse changes that would discourage farmer and rancher participation or undermine private-sector delivery. 

Enhanced Data, Cyber and Payment Card Security (Data Security)

Enhanced security standards should be enforced through a tiered system where the more restrictive rules and are imposed on the largest and most critical members of the financial system and economy where their lapses pose the greatest threat to the largest number of consumers. Core data security principals in standards enacted by legislation and regulations must include the complete cost of data breaches being borne by that party that caused the breach; all participants should be subject to verifiable Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act-like data security standards; and any new data security standard proposals should ensure that community banks are not overburdened with redundant standards. 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Reform and Meaningful Exemptions for Community Banks 

Regulations promulgated by the CFPB must provide community banks with the flexibility to meet the needs of its customers and they must not be burdened with additional and unnecessary regulatory requirements that would prevent them from serving their customers and communities.  A one-size-fits-all approach to CFPB regulations harms the successful community bank business model. 

In reforming the CFPB, the single Director governance should be replaced by a five-member board or commission; a broader definition of firms that grant credit should be subject to the CFPB rules, they should be robustly supervised and examined; and the focus of any enhanced regulation of financial products should be on the mega banks and financial firms, the unregulated shadow financial industry and emerging Fintech companies. 

The CFPB has the statutory authority under the Dodd-Frank Act to exempt any class of providers [community banks] or any products or services from the rules it writes, but to-date the Bureau has been far too reticent to do so.  The effective use of this authority will ensure community banks continue to be a healthy alternative to large banks and non-banks for consumers seeking to use responsible financial service providers.

The Community Bank Positions on Emerging Issues

CFPB - Small Business Data Collection
Small business lending data clearly suggests fair lending is not a problem at community banks as they treat their customers honestly and fairly. The regulatory burden of the collection and reporting requirements fall disproportionately hard on community banks, and Section 1071 should either be repealed, or community banks should be provided with a meaningful exception.

Finally Address the Risks of Too-Big-To-Fail Banks and Financial Firms to Protect Our Financial System, the Economy, and American Taxpayers from Future Bailouts

The financial crisis, taxpayer bail-outs, and subsequent recession was caused by the misconduct of the nations largest banks and financial firms. These megabanks have proven, at great cost to American taxpayers, that they cannot be effectively managed, supervised or disciplined. They are clearly too-big-to-change, too-big-to-fail and must be downsized.
(House, Senate, CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve)


Legislation and Regulation -
 
Beginning Agriculturalist Lifetime Employment Act of 2021 (BALE Act (no bill number yet) (All Sections) Regarding increasing the percentage of USDA loan guarantee for beginning farmers or ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers (House)

H.R. 1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 (All Sections) Regarding extending the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30, 2021 (House and Senate)

H.R. 1977 - Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act (ECORA) (All Sections) Regarding exempting from taxes interest earned on loans from farm real estate and rural mortgage loans (House and Senate)

H.R. 1996 - SAFE Act (All Sections) Regarding safe harbor for banks that choose to provide financial services to cannabis related businesses (House)


Letters -

Comment Letter to the Federal Reserve regarding: Community Reinvestment Act - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Docket No. R-1723 and RIN 7100-AF94 (Federal Reserve House, Senate, OCC, FDIC)


Action Alerts -

Action Alert regarding fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) including - small businesses not being able to borrow up to the maximum first round draw amount, in spite of a legislative rule change for the second round, because the small business had been granted first round PPP forgiveness; small businesses with modest shortfalls in using first draw dollars should be eligible for second draw loans; and self-employed farmers and ranchers should be permitted to use the gross income method so they have access to the PPP (House and Senate)

Action Alert regarding cosponsoring H.R. 1977 - Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act (ECORA) which exempts from taxes interest earned on loans from farm real estate and rural mortgage loans (House and Senate)


Miscellaneous -

Potential reintroduction of legislation to exempt community banks from taxation on income from small dollar amount small business and agriculture loans to begin to provide parity with Farm Credit lenders and credit unions (Senate)

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) CBAI member polling results (House, Senate, CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve)

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) issue with small businesses not being able to borrow up to the maximum first round draw amount, in spite of a legislative rule change for the second round, because the small business had been granted first round PPP forgiveness (House, Senate, CFPB, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve)

Farm Credit System lending (preferential treatment and unfair competition with community banks, fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending - SBA IG Report (Number 20-21) and Bloomberg Businessweek headline PPP Scammers Made Fintech Companies Their Lenders of Choice (Senate)

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - ramping the reduction in gross receipts (versus all or nothing) to enable more small business borrowers to qualify for the second round of PPP funding (House)","Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),Federal Reserve System,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),SENATE",,60000,0,0,2021-04-13T15:15:27.460000-04:00
2594371,1df0b4d9-20c5-4356-aba6-da72217f7818,Q1,"DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC",12868,NORTH AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Support implementation of Paycheck Protection Program and suggest potential changes allowing for greater flexibility.,"Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",20000,,0,0,2021-04-13T15:16:31.980000-04:00
2594502,8fafce6c-67d5-4f2c-a9bf-c74aefce1988,Q1,INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION),286256,INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION),2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Support for emergency loans and forgivable loans for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis. Support for PPP loan program, replenishment of funds for it, and then further legislation to ease the requirements for loan beneficiaries.","Bureau of the Census,Commerce, Dept of (DOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",,40000,0,0,2021-04-13T16:34:41.230000-04:00
2594814,5de63910-7c3b-4140-86f2-12fb2587f0f9,Q1,PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLING CONTRACTORS--NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,26967,PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLING CONTRACTORS--NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Extension of Paycheck Protection Program.,"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,50000,0,0,2021-04-14T10:01:49.243000-04:00
2594847,65fe695f-cc2d-482d-947c-b83e983ee673,Q1,STRATEGIES 360,79175,HONU SERVICES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Issues relating to Native Hawaiian Organizations for possible inclusion in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",20000,,0,0,2021-04-14T10:19:57.433000-04:00
2594910,1e20ca77-f3ca-47a5-8561-3941ad60cb14,Q1,"RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC",401105068,NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues impacting the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, generally
HR 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2021-04-14T11:03:13.223000-04:00
2595003,7b062515-4134-4460-8c80-9b3db080270e,Q1,"DOMER CONSULTING, LLC",401105113,NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS),2021,first_quarter,SMB,issues impacting the small business community; implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",20000,,0,0,2021-04-14T11:50:38.097000-04:00
2595114,13e44d2a-a3c6-467f-a186-73955685f177,Q1,NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION,27423,NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan
Sec. 5001, 5002 & 5003","Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",,10000,0,0,2021-04-14T12:54:01.010000-04:00
2595188,00cdffe9-5a8b-430e-8a05-8d8667c8e0cc,Q1,INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES,401105446,INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Support for H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Support for PPP eligibility expansion to 501(c)(5) nonprofits; Support for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program; Support for H.R. 1799, the PPP Extension Act of 2021","Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Copyright Office",,60000,0,0,2021-04-14T13:11:17.140000-04:00
2595395,76abe90c-0a31-4c0c-ba52-309a6dfb87ca,Q1,KASOWITZ LLP,401103221,"COASTAL CAMPS, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Paycheck Protection Program for seasonal employers.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,,0,0,2021-04-14T15:23:30.607000-04:00
2595400,4f780194-32fe-4990-a526-8d1d77f52c23,Q1,KASOWITZ LLP,401103221,"CAMPGROUP, LLC",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Paycheck Protection Program for seasonal employers.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,,0,0,2021-04-14T15:25:32.843000-04:00
2595421,bec876e7-5397-4780-8de7-4cf7f11e26a7,Q1,KASOWITZ LLP,401103221,BIZ2CREDIT INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Assist with key CARES Act provisions, SBA lender application, and Paycheck Protection Program.","Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),Federal Reserve System,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",41905,,0,0,2021-04-14T15:39:41.710000-04:00
2595447,d2f0da0b-2752-44d7-8603-b4bdc4b77387,Q1,STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS,60550,PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,SBIR Reauthorization,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",15000,,0,0,2021-04-14T15:53:52.097000-04:00
2595507,8c8db892-24fa-4611-865c-dc947cb4ac4d,Q1,NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION,28504,NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Monitor implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program
Support H.R. 1799, the PPP Extension Act","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),President of the U.S.,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of",,200000,0,0,2021-04-14T16:22:11.650000-04:00
2595515,b11d2585-7bd5-4db8-a19c-78241cf71c4f,Q1,REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE,28435,REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Payroll Protection Program, Title I of CARES Act 
RESTART Act (S. 3824  H.R. 7481)","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),Director of National Intelligence (ODNI),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB),Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA),Federal Reserve System,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),State, Dept of (DOS),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",,1056891,0,0,2021-04-14T16:26:13.913000-04:00
2595698,17f7eb6f-df02-4d7b-8a3d-3fd410da5f76,Q1,"US INVENTOR, INC.",401105971,US INVENTOR INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Restoration of patent rights of independent inventors (Bill to be introduced).,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,,0,0,2021-04-14T18:29:17.010000-04:00
2596024,76333c9e-a6db-404e-a389-bcd14d85b77a,Q1,SPOTIFY USA INC.,401103981,SPOTIFY USA INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,S. 4528/H.R. 7806 - SOS Act; H.R. 133/PL 116-260 - FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,White House Office",,230000,0,0,2021-04-15T11:26:50.833000-04:00
2596068,17a02602-34be-4c5a-8499-95805cb729a5,Q1,"PAYPAL, INC.",401103770,PAYPAL INC,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to small business access to capital
Issues related to small business lending
COVID Recovery and Stimulus Legislation","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",,256400,0,0,2021-04-15T11:57:04.537000-04:00
2596215,6598d9cd-20de-41dc-9720-fe56fdf81b06,Q1,NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN,27888,NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.","Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,50000,0,0,2021-04-15T12:55:42.090000-04:00
2596265,9335901e-3dee-4da1-9723-0f0d49eb71c1,Q1,"CROSSFIT, LLC",401105803,"CROSSFIT, LLC",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to better serve fitness facilities.

Relief for operators of small businesses in the fitness industry, specifically the GYMS Act (H.R. 890).","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,140000,0,0,2021-04-15T13:41:05.657000-04:00
2596316,0bfd4adf-70dc-47eb-b1ef-bfa02526c214,Q1,"DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC",12711,"DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Making Ducks Unlimited eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)",,80000,0,0,2021-04-15T13:59:17.783000-04:00
2596418,86ed4bf7-2e66-4145-94ec-13c77f674b43,Q1,RICH FEUER ANDERSON,84775,"FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, L.P.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Regulation of business development companies.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2021-04-15T14:54:52.690000-04:00
2596445,20c2230e-5509-4173-b30b-8007abd7ca73,Q1,NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION,28207,NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Supported efforts to provide farmers and cooperatives access to the Paycheck Protection Program and the COVID-19 specific Economic Injury Disaster Loans. This includes supporting the Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act (H.R. 1246) as well as efforts to help ensure farmers are not effectually prevented from qualifying for a PPP Second Draw Loan due to other COVID response programs affecting their revenue reduction eligibility figure.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Patent & Trademark Office (PTO),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)",,201563,0,0,2021-04-15T15:09:00.067000-04:00
2596482,59df1da9-1710-40a2-97f4-958df0e310a1,Q1,PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL,400520538,PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Independent contractors (maintain safe harbors) and use of promotional products as advertising media. Value of small business to the US economy. Opposition to the PRO Act related to limited use of independent contractors. Support of CARES Act and pandemic economic stiulus package related to PPP, EIDL and automatic forgiveness of relatively low PPP loans.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),Federal Maritime Commission,Federal Trade Commission (FTC),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB),Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),White House Office",,95000,0,0,2021-04-15T15:28:10.910000-04:00
2596495,cade7adb-1677-4ae3-a37c-dffd82011271,Q1,EQUIPMENT LEASING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION,13767,EQUIPMENT LEASING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues concerning congressional response to COVID-19 Pandemic 
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub.L.116-136)
Issues related to the Restart Act
Pub.L.116-159 - Continuing Appropriations
HR 133 FY 2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act (Pub.L.116-260)","Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),Federal Reserve System,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",,110000,0,0,2021-04-15T15:33:12.507000-04:00
2596521,eb9850d3-63ed-4749-a8f9-63da63bd849b,Q1,"PALEY ROTHMAN GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG & COOPER, CHARTERED",56793,SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL OF AMERICA,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"taxes 
employee benefits
health care","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),SENATE",,,0,0,2021-04-15T15:43:21.113000-04:00
2596529,5764e988-32b0-4661-8a8a-0ec9359e16f8,Q1,"PALEY ROTHMAN GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG & COOPER, CHARTERED",56793,SMALL BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"COVID-19 relief and protections for small businesses
labor 
infrastructure 
trade
taxes","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),SENATE",,,0,0,2021-04-15T15:45:25.040000-04:00
2596720,2449fb54-3cf0-45ba-9187-4f3c0dedc70c,Q1,LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS,22371,LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Paycheck Protection Program,"Bureau of the Census,Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),Education, Dept of,Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),Executive Office of the President (EOP),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA),Federal Reserve System,Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),SENATE,White House Office",,443849,0,0,2021-04-15T17:41:26.213000-04:00
2596850,a230d269-3fc4-4212-811f-92395a2ff5d2,Q1,"MADISON SERVICES GROUP, INC",74795,CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR MICRO ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITY,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Small business COVID legislation,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,,0,0,2021-04-15T22:15:13.610000-04:00
2596851,537b7fee-0992-4906-bc98-f41b5ce619f1,Q1,"MADISON SERVICES GROUP, INC",74795,HUBZONE CONTRACTORS NATIONAL COUNCIL,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"small business COVID legislation, small business contracting programs","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,,0,0,2021-04-15T22:17:14.147000-04:00
2596852,3433b9ac-7489-41c8-977f-98b11fbe4c15,Q1,"MADISON SERVICES GROUP, INC",74795,MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"small business COVID legislation, small business contracting programs","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",,,0,0,2021-04-15T22:18:14.617000-04:00
2596853,8da98caf-0d62-4157-9dc3-3bd11594f3dc,Q1,"MADISON SERVICES GROUP, INC",74795,GOVEVOLVE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"small business COVID legislation, small business contracting programs","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",20000,,0,0,2021-04-15T22:19:15.053000-04:00
2596951,35af9a1a-1510-4135-9220-445df6ec85df,Q1,AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION,3093,AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Medicare private contracting
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 (HR 3107)
Student Loan Forgiveness
CARES Act
Paycheck Protection Program
Economic Injury Disaster Loan","Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ),Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Government Accountability Office (GAO),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC),Natl Institutes of Health (NIH),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Social Security Administration (SSA),Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA),White House Office",,240544,0,0,2021-04-16T09:05:40.763000-04:00
2596967,e9eed133-0931-492f-824f-cf9959da809e,Q1,"THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC",35800,HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Discussions regarding implementation of P.L.116-136, CARES Act (Title I. Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act, Sec.1102 Paycheck Protection Program)","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-16T09:25:46.090000-04:00
2596981,481ffd0b-ce15-4c5b-b0c4-b08ffc2806f6,Q1,"BROADCAST MUSIC, INC.",7086,"BROADCAST MUSIC, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Monitored implementation of PL 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to assistance for self-employed and sole proprietors.

Discussions of provisions related to assistance for self-employed and sole proprietors included in H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,80000,0,0,2021-04-16T09:29:48.943000-04:00
2596994,72da349d-ca2f-49e2-a604-15c63dedbb1a,Q1,AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,3630,AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",230000,,0,0,2021-04-16T09:38:51.847000-04:00
2597012,1695da96-80bf-4f09-882c-b477e472de53,Q1,"THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC",35800,MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Monitored P.L.117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-16T09:47:55.537000-04:00
2597080,26c69bbe-c3a3-41fa-a1d4-ce0b9530ee08,Q1,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA,19228,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA,2021,first_quarter,SMB,H.R.1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 (small business provisions),"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Federal Highway Administration (FHA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD),Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",,220000,0,0,2021-04-16T10:20:17.340000-04:00
2597270,cee05be1-2c4b-4161-9814-4b53088a14b9,Q1,AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION,56018,AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Lobbied for additional funding for small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program included in the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319) as well as an extension of applying for funds.,"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,200000,0,0,2021-04-16T11:29:02.183000-04:00
2597287,2c7b20bc-9dba-4e81-a336-ef52d3c7bdee,Q1,"TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC.",38450,TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INC,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Paycheck Protection Program,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,60000,0,0,2021-04-16T11:34:05.467000-04:00
2597290,65e1a40a-2ca2-4203-a57d-6e584f00e752,Q1,NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES,28253,NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMANTS' REPRESENTATIVES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act (Provisions related to PPP for 501c6 organizations),"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Personnel Management (OPM),SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Social Security Administration (SSA),Treasury, Dept of,Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)",,50000,0,0,2021-04-16T11:34:05.980000-04:00
2597330,d52f1968-0d5a-46e4-a8e7-052516c1d93d,Q1,BARLOON.CO,401105805,NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,CARES Act and RESTART Act with regards to pandemic relief,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-16T11:46:14.517000-04:00
2597382,aa4a6ac9-25db-4251-8fd3-2ef2ffa34eac,Q1,"STEWART STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC",400797392,"MARY KAY, INC",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021",HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,20000,,0,0,2021-04-16T11:58:26.543000-04:00
2597676,215faeb8-c5c9-459c-aa52-012138cdfaa0,Q1,NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL,401104647,NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"preventing appeal of Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Copyright Office",,10000,0,0,2021-04-16T12:47:33.723000-04:00
2597721,4083d6f2-f0fd-4837-8d33-8b3f783d8081,Q1,ARTBA,3275,ARTBA,2021,first_quarter,SMB,ARTBA discussed an issue pertaining to architecture and engineering firms having to credit back expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds if they were working on a federal contract.,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Federal Highway Administration (FHA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),President of the U.S.,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",,105000,0,0,2021-04-16T13:01:44.363000-04:00
2597750,a914b69e-bff7-4601-81e1-52335f39354d,Q1,"ALEXANDER, BOROVICKA & O'SHEA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS (FKA ALEXANDER & BOROVICKA GO",40025213,QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Inquiries to Congressional offices about SBA PPP loan forgiveness and timing.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2021-04-16T13:09:53.120000-04:00
2597923,81d6914b-1ced-41d2-8aaa-6cbddaedbfc6,Q1,TEXAS FARM BUREAU,37881,TEXAS FARM BUREAU,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"TFB lobbied for passage of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extension. The legislation provides more opportunity for farmers and ranchers to access the SBA programs.

TFB lobbied in support of H.R. 1246, the Paycheck Protection Clarification for Producers Act by Reps. Ron Kind and Jeff Fortenberry as well as H.R. 1411 the PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act by Rep. James Hagedorn and Henry Cuellar. The bills clarify eligibility for self-employed producers who operation in partnerships or sole-owner LLC.

TFB continues working on additional changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,190000,0,0,2021-04-16T13:57:40.010000-04:00
2598063,44c9f1fc-9f89-4668-ba9f-089b2f129c8c,Q1,AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION,3515,AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to small business loans
Implementation of CARES Act (Public Law 116-136)
Implementation of H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260)
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)","Administration on Aging,Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Education, Dept of,Federal Trade Commission (FTC),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC),Natl Institutes of Health (NIH),SENATE",,230000,0,0,2021-04-16T14:33:23.597000-04:00
2598078,5696a275-72db-4619-8fd3-a0a92f7ab6c0,Q1,GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CANNABIS COMMERCE,401105298,GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CANNABIS COMMERCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Issues related to cannabis policy - no specific legislation.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,70000,0,0,2021-04-16T14:39:27.737000-04:00
2598091,89bb843f-57ad-4fba-b5d3-36d2b89c050c,Q1,NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN,27558,NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Issues related to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL)","Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Executive Office of the President (EOP),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Surface Transportation Board (STB),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),White House Office",,70000,0,0,2021-04-16T14:41:30.177000-04:00
2598200,1b5fc7b5-7274-4423-a624-1eaa9db5a0b8,Q1,SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC,400665998,SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"H.R. 1319, the ""American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,"" legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title V, Section 5001, ""Modifications to the paycheck protection program."" H.R. 1799, the ""Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021,"" legislation to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes; entire bill.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC),SENATE,White House Office",50000,,0,0,2021-04-16T15:05:01.747000-04:00
2598447,eec188ab-5846-4fae-bab3-c912b8bf1965,Q1,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPINE SPECIALISTS,400395865,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPINE SPECIALISTS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Support of H.R. 2079 - To Eliminate Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,63506,0,0,2021-04-16T16:09:14.757000-04:00
2598550,7171f491-09a6-4f0f-aee9-77af7b3eb7c0,Q1,ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP,4301,FRATERNAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COALITION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to non-profit eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program, including implementation of the American Rescue Plan (P.L. 117-2).","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA)",40000,,0,0,2021-04-16T16:37:39.357000-04:00
2598569,6e88c79a-04af-4240-8b20-968f30fa6733,Q1,AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION,2354,AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Provisions in the HEROES Act on provisions relating to the PPP loans, H.R.1799 PPP Extension Act regarding processing PPP applications.","Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Federal Communications Commission (FCC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of,White House Office",,250000,0,0,2021-04-16T16:41:42.913000-04:00
2598655,ea8a1595-b2d7-47c4-99b3-0dfe5eaabacf,Q1,FTI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS,401054971,"PAYPAL, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,Monitor issues related to small business lending. Implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136). Implementation of the American Rescue Plan (PL 117-2),"Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Small Business Administration (SBA),Treasury, Dept of",30000,,0,0,2021-04-16T17:08:59.217000-04:00
2598660,f8b83755-234c-43f5-8f91-5ecd1921bb9c,Q1,"CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.",8453,DUN & BRADSTREET,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Issues related to risk management programs for the Small Business Administration's guaranteed loan portfolio
Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program and other pandemic assistance programs","Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2021-04-16T17:09:59.667000-04:00
2598677,d12806d5-e2b9-4cf3-9c2c-10f2758a426d,Q1,SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP,35230,INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS,2021,first_quarter,SMB,CARES Act and potential stimulus assistance for the retail real estate industry,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",,,0,0,2021-04-16T17:16:02.847000-04:00
2598717,97c72b96-e756-463b-b77e-bd15a5786462,Q1,REINSURANCE ASSN OF AMERICA,33044,REINSURANCE ASSN OF AMERICA,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Small business risk transfer legislation,"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",,290000,0,0,2021-04-16T17:28:14.433000-04:00
2598921,7fe622ec-47d2-412f-bd70-2574f77ef55d,Q1,"THE MAJORITY GROUP, LLC",400713141,CONNECTED COMMERCE COUNCIL,2021,first_quarter,SMB,small business & technology,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",96000,,0,0,2021-04-17T08:05:04.720000-04:00
2599049,38c85060-9ea9-497f-953f-f155741d1e17,Q1,"K&L GATES, LLP",32098,GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CANNABIS COMMERCE,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Issues related to cannabis policy - no specific legislation.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2021-04-17T10:51:18.270000-04:00
2599184,7f024cdb-1db5-442d-a902-bb8f1813d826,Q1,"SHUMAKER ADVISORS, LLC",401104909,TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART,2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Paycheck Protection program (PPP) funding and implementation, as well the SBA-administered Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG, or Shuttered Venues) program.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2021-04-17T12:43:48.610000-04:00
2599405,d2e7639d-0d5e-4a6c-a86f-1997a5ce12fd,Q1,"BRIDGE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC",401105130,"VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.",2021,first_quarter,SMB,"Implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program; H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).","Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)",30000,,0,0,2021-04-17T14:46:54.377000-04:00
2599442,97b53d35-ff6f-4ea9-a8b1-9b4e00b85b18,Q1,CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC,313715,MARCH OF DIMES INC.,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Advice and advocacy related to the eligibility of non-profit organizations under the Paycheck Protection Program.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-17T15:29:05.237000-04:00
2599452,60f782aa-dd7f-46e8-aee8-fe2ebce5fc40,Q1,CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC,313715,AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION,2021,first_quarter,SMB,Legislative and regulatory issues related to coronavirus response efforts.,"Executive Office of the President (EOP),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2021-04-17T15:40:08.667000-04:00