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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 111 K ST. NE |
Address2 | 9TH FLOOR |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1843-12
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6. House ID# 317180000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Suzanne Rohde |
Date | 10/19/2021 1:42:15 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation related to highway and motor carrier operations; Federal motor carrier regulations and Department of Transportation regulations/laws; legislation related to surface transportation reauthorization/infrastructure; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 and COVID Relief and Response Act; Bipartisan Infrastructure bill (H.R. 3684) and its predecessors.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Intercity Bus Security Grant program, as authorized by 9/11 Act, seeking reauthorization; immigration issues related to bus boardings; issues related to COVID-19 relief and stimulus matters.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tax reform, in support of general corporate and individual reform, and in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury; Gift and Estate Tax; issues related to COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages; In support of restoring the full Federal diesel fuel tax rebate for motorcoaches; tax credits for retrofit and acquisition of e-vehicles. Reconciliation package and tax status of Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Providers grant funds.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues related to travel and tourism; Legislation related to the funding of the National Park System and park fees; issues related to park entry and covid restrictions for motorcoaches; issues related to COVID-19 relief/stimulus packages; actions related to reopening of national borders to tourism.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2022 Homeland Security appropriations, regarding the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program; FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill; Implementation of FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations and COVID Relief and Response Act (HR 133); Financial Services, seeking additional funding for the CERTS grant program, managed by Department of Treasury.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Changes to overtime rules; issues related to COVID-19 relief/stimulus packages; employer vaccine mandates
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to COVID-19 stimulus packages, specific to implementation/administration of disaster loans and Paycheck Protection Program, and additional CERTS funding.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation related to highway and motor carrier operations; legislation related to surface transportation reauthorization/infrastructure; American Jobs Act; HR 3684 Bipartisan infrastructure bill and its predecessors.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Annual appropriations for FEMA public transportation security grant funding; Intercity Bus Security grant program implementation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by Environmental Protection Agency.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrew |
Newhart |
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Intern/Legislative Assistant, House Committee on Homeland Security; Scheduler/office Mgr, Representative Weiner |
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suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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