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KEY LEGISLATION - HIT THE HILL 
April 12th - 14th, 2015 
  
HIT THE HILLERS
THE TIME HAS COME ...TO SCHEDULE YOUR LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENTS...                     
Dear Members
The annual NCISS "Hit the Hill" Day is Tuesday, April 14th. If you have not yet scheduled your Congressional appointments the time is now. This year, we are urging all attendees to make their own appointments.
 
Please make your appointments, if possible, so that you have from 12:00 to 1:30 to attend 
our luncheon. Our legislative advocates from Lobbyit
 have arranged lunch in the Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Room in the Rayburn House Office Building.  
 
Luncheon Address
 
2225 Rayburn House Office Building
Date: 14 April 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM 

Luncheon Speaker

Florida Congressman Ted Yoho (R-Fl03)

Debriefing Cocktail Reception                           following Capitol Appointments

430 New Jersey Avenue SE 
(walking distance within two blocks from the Capitol)

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I.  Contact your lawmakers:
Contact both your US Senator (s) and Congressional Representative (s) to request an appointment. You may also request an appointment with the Representative serving the district where your office is located. To find your Representative, go to www.house.gov. On the first page, enter your zip code on the "find your representative" link. This will link you to the website of your member of the House.  Use www.senate.gov to locate the websites of your senators.
 
II.   Obtain contact information:
Each website for a Member of Congress will have a "contact" link, listing phone and/or email contact information. Some may have specific instructions for requesting appointments. If there are specific instructions, please follow them. Usually, they' will want an email explaining why you want an appointment. Given a choice, I suggest you start with a phone call to the Washington office. If you have any difficulty finding the number, you can call the Capitol switchboard at 
202-224-3121 where you can be connected directly. 
 
III.  Phone call message:
Ask to speak to the appointment scheduler and say, "I am calling to request an appointment on April 14th with Representative (or Senator)  _________________. I would like to discuss several issues affecting my investigation (or security business)." 

Most of the time, you will then be asked to send information about issues of concern. If you leave a message and don't receive a response in a couple of days, call back. You may have to call several times. You may also contact the local Congressional office for assistance. That number is listed as a contact on the congressional websites.
 
IV.  Meeting with staff. 
If it becomes clear at any point that you won't be able to meet with the member of Congress, ask to meet with staff. If you are urged to meet with staff instead of the member of Congress, ask to meet with the person handling privacy, social security, or security issues. Do not be disappointed. The legislative staff is a critical part of the legislative process, are typically current on the issues, and often make recommendations to the elected representative
 
V.  Sample appointment request letter:
"I am writing to request an appointment on April 14th with Representative (or Senator) ______________. I would like to discuss several issues affecting my investigation (or security) business."  I'm in town with the annual congressional visit day of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services. I am interested in discussing...(security or investigation key issues are listed below)
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To avoid duplicate appointments as well as trying to meet with as many Representatives and Senators as time permits, please connect with others from your state when setting your appointments. If you have questions, contact one or both of your legislative chairs...
 
Francie Koehler at 
 
   

You can still register, although there may not be rooms available at the Hit the Hill Hotel. Here is the link to the registration form for our 2015 Mid-Term Meeting and Hit the Hill event in Washington, DC April 12-14.

Registration: HIT THE HILL  

 

All of the events surrounding Hit the Hill will be held at the Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria in the midst of many interesting shops and restaurants. Hotel reservation information is also on this form. Try the hotel first and if they are booked, I am sure they would happy to refer you to one nearby. 

 

Capitol Hill is a short metro train ride away from the hotel, stopping close to the Capitol Hill Club, Cannon House Office Building, and Lobbyit's Capitol Hill office at 430 New Jersey Ave., SE. 

 

For those of you unable to attend, you will see that there is a section on the form to make a donation of any amount to our Legislation Fund. For most of you, $35 from your dues goes to our legislation fund and the remainder goes to cover our day to day operating expenses, overhead, and our Executive Director fee. 

 

Funding our lobbying program costs well over $35 per person, and we are only able to continue with your generous donations, and donations from many of our state and international association members. Everyone attending this event in Washington does so at their own expense, and their generosity benefits all of us in this profession. Whether you are able to give $25, $100, or more, your donation will be greatly appreciated and put to good use protecting our best interests. Even if you are attending, any donation is greatly appreciated.

 

Anyone making a Legislative Fund donation of any amount on the registration form will be placed into a drawing for free membership dues for 2016 or for a free registration to our Annual Conference in Las Vegas in September. It is your choice. The drawing will be held during Hit the Hill, so please donate today. Your name will be along with all of the donors in a future NCISS eReport. Amounts will not be listed unless the  donation is $300 or more.

Best Regards,

James Huckabee
President, NCISS
James Huckabee
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7501 Sparrows Point Blvd.
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KEY INVESTIGATION ISSUES
  • The Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act S. 668 /H.R. 580

S. 688

Prohibits data brokers from obtaining or causing to be disclosed personal information or any other information relating to any person by making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, including by providing any document that the broker knows or should know to: (1) be forged, counterfeit, lost, stolen, or fraudulently obtained; or (2) contain a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation.

 

Defines "data broker" as a commercial entity that collects, assembles, or maintains personal information concerning an individual who is not a customer or an employee of that entity in order to sell or provide third party access to the information. Allows the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exempt certain data brokers from this Act.

 

Requires data brokers to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of: (1) the personal information they collect, assemble, or maintain; and (2) any other information that specifically identifies an individual, unless the information only identifies an individual's name or address.

 

Requires data brokers to provide individuals a cost-free means to review their personal or identifying information.

 

Allows individuals to dispute the accuracy of their personal information with a written request that the data broker make a correction.

 

Requires a data broker, with regard to disputed public record information that is available for public inspection from federal, state, or local governments, to: (1) inform the individual of the source of the information and, if reasonably available, where to direct the individual's request for correction; or (2) correct the inaccuracy in the broker's records if the individual provides proof that the public record has been corrected or that the broker was reporting the information incorrectly.

 

Requires a data broker, with regard to disputed non-public information of a private nature, to: (1) note the information that is disputed, (2) independently verify the information, and (3) correct the inaccuracy if the broker was reporting the information incorrectly.

 

Requires data brokers to provide individuals with a reasonable means of expressing a preference to exclude their information from being used, shared, or sold for marketing purposes.

 

Sets forth authority for the FTC and states to enforce this Act.

 

Sponsor: Sen Markey, Edward J. [MA] (introduced 3/4/2015) 
Cosponsors (3) 
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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H.R. 580

Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate regulations requiring each person engaged in interstate commerce that owns or possesses data containing personal information to establish specified security policies and procedures to treat and protect such information.

 

Requires the regulations to include methods for disposing of both electronic and nonelectronic data.

 

Requires information brokers to submit their security policies to the FTC in conjunction with a notification of a security breach notification or upon the FTC's request. Authorizes the FTC to conduct information security practices audits of brokers who have had a security breach or require such brokers to conduct independent audits.

 

Requires information brokers to: (1) establish procedures to verify the accuracy of information that identifies individuals, (2) provide to individuals whose personal information it maintains a means to review it, (3) place a conspicuous notice on the Internet instructing individuals how to request access to such information, and (4) correct inaccurate information.

 

Directs the FTC to require information brokers to establish measures which facilitate the auditing or retracing of access to, or transmissions of, any data containing personal information.

 

Makes it unlawful for information brokers to obtain or disclose personal information by false pretenses (pretexting).

 

Requires such person to notify the FTC and affected individuals of information security breaches. Sets forth requirements concerning such notification, including method of notification requirements and timeliness requirements. Allows an exemption from notification requirements if such person determines that there is no reasonable risk of identity theft, fraud, or other unlawful conduct.

 

Preempts state information security laws.

 

Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/28/2015) 

Cosponsors (4) 

Latest Major Action:1/30/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. 

Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. 

  • Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S. 237 / H.R. 491
S. 237

Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally: (1) intercepting geolocation information pertaining to another person; (2) disclosing to any other person such information pertaining to another, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; (3) using geolocation information, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; or (4) disclosing to any other person the geolocation information pertaining to another person intercepted by means authorized under this Act, knowing that the information was obtained in connection with a criminal investigation, having obtained or received information in connection with a criminal investigation, with intent to improperly obstruct, impede, or interfere with a duly authorized criminal investigation. Sets penalties for violations.

 

Makes specified exceptions for interceptions involving: (1) information acquired by a provider of a covered service (electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service) in the normal course of business; (2) federal officers, employees, or agents conducting foreign intelligence surveillance; (3) persons having given prior consent; (4) public information; (5) emergency information; (6) theft; and (7) a warrant.

 

Prohibits: (1) a person providing a covered service from intentionally divulging geolocation information pertaining to another person, with exceptions; and (2) the use of such information, and evidence derived from it, as evidence. Authorizes: (1) the use of geolocation information by investigative or law enforcement officers, or by a state's principal prosecuting attorney, to intercept such information under specified emergency circumstances; and (2) the recovery of civil damages by any person whose geolocation information is intercepted, disclosed, or intentionally used in violation of this Act.

 

Modifies the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to require a search warrant to acquire geolocation information.

 

Amends the federal criminal code to include any geolocation information service within the definition of a "covered entity" for purposes of provisions prohibiting obtaining confidential phone records information from such an entity by fraud or related activity.

 

Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of fraud and related activity in connection with obtaining certain confidential phone records information.

 

Prohibits acquiring geolocation information of a person for protective activities or law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

 

Sponsor:Sen Wyden, Ron [OR] (introduced 1/22/2015)

Cosponsors (1) 
Related Bills:H.R.491, H.R.656

Latest Major Action:1/22/2015 Referred to Senate committee. 

Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 

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H.R. 491

Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally: (1) intercepting geolocation information pertaining to another person; (2) disclosing to any other person such information pertaining to another, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; (3) using geolocation information, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; or (4) disclosing to any other person the geolocation information pertaining to another person intercepted by means authorized under this Act, knowing that the information was obtained in connection with a criminal investigation, having obtained or received information in connection with a criminal investigation, with intent to improperly obstruct, impede, or interfere with a duly authorized criminal investigation. Sets penalties for violations.

 

Makes specified exceptions for interceptions involving: (1) information acquired by a provider of covered services (electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service) in the normal course of business; (2) federal officers, employees, or agents conducting foreign intelligence surveillance; (3) persons having given prior consent; (4) public information; (5) emergency information; (6) theft; and (7) a warrant.

 

Prohibits: (1) a person providing covered services from intentionally divulging geolocation information pertaining to another person, with exceptions; and (2) the use of such information, and evidence derived from it, as evidence. Authorizes: (1) the use of geolocation information by investigative or law enforcement officers, or by a state's principal prosecuting attorney, to intercept such information under specified emergency circumstances; and (2) the recovery of civil damages by any person whose geolocation information is intercepted, disclosed, or intentionally used in violation of this Act.

 

Modifies the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to require a search warrant to acquire geolocation information.

 

Amends the federal criminal code to include any geolocation information service within the definition of a "covered entity" for purposes of provisions prohibiting obtaining confidential phone records information from such an entity by fraud or related activity.

 

Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of fraud and related activity in connection with obtaining certain confidential phone records information.

 

Prohibits acquiring geolocation information of a person for protective activities or law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.


Sponsor: Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] (introduced 1/22/2015) 
Cosponsors (2) 
Related Bills:H.R.656, S.237
Latest Major Action: 2/19/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. 
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. 
  • Federal Drone Regulations
1. [114th] H.R.798 : Responsible Skies Act of 2015
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W.[NY-5] (introduced 2/5/2015)     Cosponsors (None) 

Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure 
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. 

Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2. [114th] H.R.819 

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to use the definitions in section 40125 of title 49, United States Code, in determining whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status under that section, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 2/9/2015)

Cosponsors (None) 

Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure 
Latest Major Action: 2/10/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. 

Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

3. [114th] H.R.1229 
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015
Sponsor: Rep Welch, Peter [VT] (introduced 3/3/2015)      
Cosponsors (1) 
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Energy and Commerce 

Latest Major Action: 3/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. 

Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

4. [114th] S.387 
Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] (introduced 2/5/2015)
Cosponsors (2) 
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation 

Latest Major Action: 2/5/2015 Referred to Senate committee. 

Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

5. [114th] S.635 
Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015

Sponsor: Sen Markey, Edward J. [MA] (introduced 3/3/2015)    

Cosponsors (None) 

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
Latest Major Action: 3/3/2015 Referred to Senate committee. 

Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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We have some significant issues to address this year. I hope to see you in DC!!!

 

Francie Koehler
Francie Koehler

 

NCISS Legislative Chair - Investigation
Francie.Koehler@gmail.com

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KEY SECURITY ISSUES
  • Original Living Wage Act of 2015 - H.R. 122 

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the federal minimum wage should, as a minimum, be adjusted every four years so that a person working for it may earn an annual income at least 15% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a family of four; (2) it should be set at a level high enough to allow two full-time minimum wage workers to earn an income above the national housing wage; and (3) Congress, any of the several states, the District of Columbia, any U.S. territories or possessions, any Indian tribe, or local or state government may establish a higher minimum wage requirement than that established in this Act.

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to at least the amount determined by the Secretary of Labor according to the formula prescribed by this Act beginning September 1, 2015.


 

Requires the Secretary to determine such minimum wage rate by June 1, 2015, and once every four years thereafter. Prohibits any adjustment if the determination would result in a minimum wage lower than the current one.


 

Requires the minimum wage so determined to be the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person working for it 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, to earn an annual income 15% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a four-person household, with two children under age 18, and living in the 48 contiguous states, as published for each such year by the Census Bureau.


Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 1/6/2015)  
Latest Major Action:1/6/2015 Referred to House committee. 
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • The National Right to Work Act - H.R. 612 / S. 391

H.R. 612

Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment).


 

Sponsor: Rep King, Steve [IA-4] (introduced 1/28/2015)  
Cosponsors (94) 
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2015 Referred to House committee. 
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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S. 391
Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment).

Sponsor: Sen Paul, Rand [KY] (introduced 2/5/2015) 
Cosponsors (15) 
Latest Major Action: 2/5/2015 Referred to Senate committee. 
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


 

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Do not hesitate to contact me if I can help in any way.    

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NCISS Legislative Chair - Security

 


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