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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1250 Eye Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite #1100 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79290-12
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6. House ID# 316100000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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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| 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: Chirag Shah |
Date | 10/20/2025 5:07:11 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Labor
Issues surrounding joint employer liability definition.
OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45).
DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39).
H.R. 20/S. 852: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry.
WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43).
Issues related to efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery.
Issues related to the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle.
FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74).
H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act.
Support for the Trump administrations nominations to serve in the Department of Labor and its subagencies.
Support for the Trump administrations nomination to serve as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.
H.R. 5408/S. 844: the Faster Labor Contracts Act.
Issues related to Sen. Hawley's legislative framework.
Issues related to NLRB decisions that violate the First Amendment and employers freedom of speech
Issues related to the Acting General Counsels rescission of various concerning NLRB memoranda, including those addressing remedies, algorithms and electronic monitoring, severance agreements, noncompete agreements, 10(j) injunctive relief, settlements, Cemex, McLaren Macomb, tension between the National Labor Relations Act and equal employment opportunity laws, mail ballot elections, and captive audience meetings.
H.R. 2299/S. 2267: the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act.
H.R. 4366: the Save Local Business Act.
H.R. 2870/S. 1158: the Working Families Flexibility Act.
H.R. 4154/S. 2984: the Employee Rights Act of 2025.
H.R. 2954: the Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act.
H.R. 5267: the American Franchise Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Immigration reform proposals.
Issues related to the H-2B Visa program.
H.R. 4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025.
Issues related to changes to TPS workforce authorizations.
H.R. 3734: Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to online travel services.
Issues related to online privacy and data security.
Issues related to short-term rentals.
Issues related to booking scams.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Related to online travel company taxation.
Issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet.
Issues related to online consumer deception.
Issues related to short-term rentals.
Issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry.
Issues related to market consolidation and competition
Issues related to display of mandatory fees.
Issues related to hotel resort fees.
H.R. 1479/S. 314: the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 extension.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Matthew |
Carrier |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the prevention and eradication of human trafficking in lodging facilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office
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 |
Chirag |
Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
Shamy |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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
Issues related to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code "Like-Kind Exchanges"
Issues related to 199A.
Issues related to estate tax.
Issues related to corporate rate.
Issues related to bonus depreciation.
Issues related to business interest deductibility.
Issues related to individual and family rates.
Issues related to 1099k tax issues.
Support of Opportunity Zones.
Tax treatment of tips and related issue.
H.R. 703/S. 213: the Main Street Certainty Act.
H.R. 574/S. 187: the ALIGN Act.
H.R. 482/S. 129: No Tax on Tips Act.
H.R. 1827/S. 847: Child Care Availability and Affordability Act.
H.R. 996/S. 400: Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act.
H.R. 3512/S. 1821: Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.
S. 1425: Red Tape Reduction Act.
Issues related to the taxation of U.S. income earned by foreign individuals or businesses
Issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill (PL 119-21).
IRS's proposed rule, Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips (REG-110032-25).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Shreya |
Kanal |
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Kathryn |
Fonda |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Jessica |
Brady |
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Olivia |
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Sarah |
Hutchinson |
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Rosanna |
Maietta |
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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
Issues related to government travel.
Issues related to international and general travel.
Issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry.
Creation of White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events.
Issues related to visa wait time language in FY25 appropriations bill.
H.R. 1479/S. 314: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025.
Funding for BrandUSA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Matt |
Carrier |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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
Issues related to human trafficking.
Issues related to per diem rates.
Issues related to the H-2B cap.
H.R. 4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General Services Administration (GSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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Chirag |
Shah |
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Carrier |
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Maietta |
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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 small business loan programs.
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
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Shah |
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Ashley |
McNeil |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Overall travel and trade policy for the Trump administration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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