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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1310 N Courthouse Road |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103225-12
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6. House ID# 425130000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Victor E. Bernson Jr. |
Date | 4/20/2017 3:58:28 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported Executive action on federal hiring freeze
Meeting with RSC Chairman Mark Walker and BSTF Chairman Tom McClintock discussing RSC Budget
Meeting with H. Fin. Services - Borden Hoskins (Coalitions)
Meeting with Sen. Finance Comm. - Chris Campbell (Staff Dir.) Jason Stegmaier (Office Manager)
Meeting with Staff Director Scott Graves, Policy Director Matt Schertz, and Director of Coalitions and Outreach Christine Heggem, from the House Ag Committee to discuss spending
Meeting with Rep. Cathy McMorriss Rodgers to discuss USA Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christine |
Harbin |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Meeting with Director of Coalitions and Member Services Courtney Butcher from the H. Ed. And Workforce Committee
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christine |
Harbin |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of H.J. Res. 36
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of S.J. Res. 15
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of. Res. 44
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of Res. 9
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of Res. 10
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of S.J. Res. 11
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of H.R. 21
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of Four Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of Executive Order stopping Clean Power Plan
Direct communication email to all senators expressing support of H.J. Res. 69, a congressional review act to vote against the Department of Interiors rule relating to non-subsistence take of wildlife, and public participation, and closure procedures on national wildlife refuges in Alaska.
Meeting with Matt Shaflet from the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christine |
Harbin |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed American Health Care Act
Supported S. Con. Res. 3, The Repeal Resolution
Meeting with HHS Secretary Tom Price to discuss healthcare reform
Meeting with office of John Culberson discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with Chief of Staff Kevin Reynolds from Rep. Tom Garretts office to discuss healthcare reform
Meeting to discuss H.R. 277 with Legislative Aide Brad Morris from Rep. Mike Johnsons office
Meeting with office of Steve Pearce discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with Legislative Aide PJ Austin from the office of Sen. Deb Fischer to discuss Obamacare and healthcare reform
Meeting with Legislative Aides Claire Brandewie and William Gardner from the office of Sen. Tim Scott to discuss Obamacare and healthcare reform
Meeting with Legislative Aide Brandon Elsner from the office of Sen. Roger Wicker to discuss Obamacare and healthcare reform
Meeting with Chief of Staff William Ruder from the office of Sen. Jerry Moran to discuss Obamacare and healthcare reform
Meeting with Rep. Yoders office to discuss healthcare
Meeting with Rep. Dave Schweikerts office to discuss healthcare
Meeting with Rep. Rothfus office to discuss healthcare
Meeting with Rep. Franks office to discuss healthcare
Meeting with Rep. Davidsons office to discuss healthcare
Meeting with office of Andy Biggs discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of John Rutherford discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Will Hurd discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Ileana Ros- Lehtinen discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of John Carter discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Matt Gaetz discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Ron DeSantis discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Pete Olsen discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Brian Babin discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Mike McCaul discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Ron DeSantis discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of Jeff Flake discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office of John McCain discussing healthcare reform
Meeting with office Martha McSally discussing healthcare reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Andrew |
Coley |
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Jason |
Bauknecht |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Christine |
Harbin |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Nathan |
Nascimento |
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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
Opposed border adjustment tax
Meeting with office of Sean Duffy discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Mark Amodei discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Ted Budd discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Lamar Smith discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Bill Flores discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of John Ratcliffe discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Rob Pittenger discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Pat Tibieri discussing tax reform
Meeting with Chief of Staff Ray Yonkura from the office of Jim Jordan discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Brad Wenstrup discussing tax reform
Meeting with office of Carlos Curbelo discussing tax reform
Meeting with Legal Counsel Alexis Alber from Sen. Ron Johnsons office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Aides Anne Hall Brashier and Lindsay Linhares from Sen. Thad Cochrans office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Aide Dan Cheever from Sen. Todd Youngs office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Aide Joseph Schmoll from Sen. Steve Daines office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Aide Sean Farrell from Sen. Roy Blunts office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Senior Legislative Aide Chris Allen from Sen. Pat Roberts office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Deputy Chief of Staff Sarah Paul from Sen. Dean Hellers office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Senior Legislative Aide Mike Quickel from Sen. Mike Crapos office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Tax and Trade Counsel Mark Warren from Sen. John Thunes office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Director Ben Cantrell from Rep. Joedy Arringtons office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Director Sara Decker from Sen. Marco Rubios office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Director Reginald Darby from Rep. Scott Taylors office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Legislative Director Andrew Robreno from Rep. Lloyd Smuckers office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Mike Simpsons office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Sen. John McCains office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Sen. Flakes office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Sen. Flakes office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Sen. Cassidys office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Sen. Kennedys office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Yoders office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Gosars office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Lamborns office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Franks office to discuss the border adjustment tax
Meeting with Rep. Griffiths office to discuss the border adjustment tax
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Marilinda |
Garcia |
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Bauknecht |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Christine |
Harbin |
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Nathan |
Nascimento |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Meeting with Defense Fellow Dave Judson from Sen. John Coryns office to discuss S. 152
Meeting with Legislative Aide Doug Pack from Sen. Steve Daines office to discuss S. 152
Meeting with Legislative Aide Patrick Arlantico from Sen. Ted Cruzs office to discuss S. 152
Meeting with Legislative Aide Drew Robinson from Sen. David Perdues office to discuss S. 152
Meeting with Legislative Aide Drew Trojanowski from Sen. John McCains office to discuss
S. 152
Meeting to discuss S.493 with Legislative Director Phil Maxson and Legal Counsel Daniel Jay Cameron from Sen. Mitch McConnells office
Meeting with Legislative Aide Cody Hoeffer from Rep. Steve Russells office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Carson Middleton from Rep. Virginia Jebs office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Patrick Lehman, Chief of Staff Derrick Morgan, and Deputy Chief of Staff Tyler Grassmeyer from Sen. Ben Sasses office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Allyson Bell from Sen. Mike Lees office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff David Polyansky from Sen. Ted Cruzs office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Sean Riley from Sen. Ron Johnsons office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Michelle Altman from Sen. James Lankfords office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Chris Crawford from Rep. Buddy Carters office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Alan Filip from Rep. Mike Bishops office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Director of Policy Jerry White Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Sarah Towles from Sen. Jeff Flakes office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Aide Jared Jones from from Richard Burrs office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Derrick Dickey from Sen. David Perdues office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Jay Sulzman from Sen. Johnny Isaksons office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Jason Larrabee from Rep. Jeff Denhams office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Rebecca Shaw from Rep. Trey Hollingsworths office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Brian Schubert from Rep. Neal Dunns office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff McKay Daniels from Rep. Mike Gallaghers office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Alex Vargo from Rep. Ted Budds office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Aide Andrew Ashley from Rep. Martha Robys office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Joseph Kaufman from Rep. Jim Bridenstines office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Chief of Staff Stacey Glasscock from Rep. Frank Lucas office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Meeting with Legislative Director Jonathan Gray from Rep. Markwayne Mullins office to discuss reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Andrew |
Coley |
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Akash |
Chougule |
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Nathan |
Nascimento |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Meeting with office of Mike Conaway discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Rounds discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Paul discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Shelby discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Comer discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Barr discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Evan Jenkins discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Roberts discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Fischer discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Duncan discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Palmer discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Newhouse discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Lahood discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Kelly discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Rothfus discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Hudson discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Grothman discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Rep. Chaffetz discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Portman discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Daines discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Sen. Capito discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Blake Farenthold discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of John Hoeven discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Dan Sullivan discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Pat Toomey discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Jeff Flake discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Orrin Hatch discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Jim Inhofe discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Bill Flores discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Kevin Cramer discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Phil Roe discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Scott Tipton discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Darrell Issa discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Thom Tillis discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Richard Burr discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Cory Gardney discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Bill Cassidy discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Dean Heller discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of John Boozman discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Brian Babin discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Scott Tipton discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of John Rutherford discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Jeff Dunham discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Cory Gardner discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Mario Diaz-Balart discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Ted Cruz discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Francis Rooney discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Brian Fitzpatrick discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Randy Weber discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of David Valadao discussing the reform agenda in 2017
Meeting with office of Ken Calvert discussing the reform agenda in 2017
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christine |
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Thomas |
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Andrew |
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Nathan |
Nascimento |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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