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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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City | Washington |
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Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4766-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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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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: Kelly M. Tyroler |
Date | 1/29/2016 3:24:23 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
S. 71/H.R. 1671: Government Neutrality in Contracting Act.
S. 933/H.R. 1768: the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act.
H.R. 924: Responsibility in Federal Contracting Act.
DOL-OSHA (Reg) Title: Confined Spaces in Construction (RIN 1218-AB47).
DOL-OSHA (Reg) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70).
DOL-OSHA (Reg) Title: Improve Tracking of Workplace Injury & Illness (RIN 1218-AC49.
DOL-OSHA (Reg) Title: Crane Operator Qualification in Construction (RIN 1218-AC96).
DOL-ETA (Reg) Title: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (RIN 1205-AB73).
DOL-DOE (Reg) Title: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions (RIN 1205-AB74 and RIN 1830-AA21).
NLRB: Joint Employer Standards.
NLRB: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08).
Workforce Development and Training, generally.
Employment Opportunities for Veterans and Transitioning Military, generally.
H2B Program, generally.
Executive Order 13673: "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" - July 31, 2014.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
Non-Registered Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
Forthcoming Overtime Regulation, generally.
Davis-Bacon Wage Surveys.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Employment & Training Administration, Veterans Employment & Training Service
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 |
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Rebillot |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
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Mike |
Glavin |
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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
Davis-Bacon Act.
EPA: Definition of the "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act (RIN 2040-AF30).
H. Amdt. 138 (Pocan) to H.R. 2029: An amendment to prohibit use of funds to enter into a contract with any person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a disposition listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System include the term "Fair Labor Standards Act."
H. Amdt. 150 (King) to H.R. 2029: An amendment to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing wage requirements under what is commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
H. Amdt. 324 (Ellison) to H.R. 2578: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enter into a contract with any person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a disposition listed in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System include the term "Fair Labor Standards Act."
H. Amdt. 429 (Ellison) to H.R. 2577: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for contracts to entities that have violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
H. Amdt. 499 (Ellison) to H.R. 2685: An amendment to prohibit use of funds to enter into a contract with any person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a disposition in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System include the term "Fair Labor Standards Act" and such disposition is listed as "willful" or "repeated."
The following issues under the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill:
DOL-OSHA (Reg) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70);
Sen. John Hoeven Amendment on Crystalline Silica;
Executive Order 13673: "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" - July 31, 2014;
DOL (Reg) Title: Guidance for Executive Order 13673: "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" (RIN 1290-ZA02);
Federal Acquisition Regulation: "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" (RIN 900-AM81).
NLRB: Joint Employer Standards;
NLRB: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN: 3142-AA08);
H2B Program, generally.
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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Steve |
Rebillot |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 348: the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015.
EPA: Definition of the "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act (RIN 2040-AF30).
S. 1140: the Federal Water Quality Protection Act.
H.R. 1732: the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015.
H.R. 1734: Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015.
S. 1324: the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.
S. 280: Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015.
H.R. 2042: the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015.
H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Geoff |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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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
Public Law 111-148: Affordable Care Act (ACA).
H.R. 928: to Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 1624/S. 1099: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act.
H.R. 248: the Job Protection Act.
HR 2712: the Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015.
Employer notice and appeals process under section 1411 of the ACA.
State and Federal - Facilitated Insurance Exchanges Notice and Appeals Processes.
Advanced premium tax credit under Internal Revenue Code section 36B.
Information reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code sections 6055 and 6056.
Employer shared responsibility provisions under Internal Revenue Code 4980H.
Self-employed health care deduction.
Small Business Health Plans.
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Medical Malpractice Reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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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
H.R. 636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015.
S. 860/H.R. 1105: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015.
Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Working Group:
Completed Contract Method;
Section 460(e) Reform;
Extenders;
Comprehensive Tax Reform;
Pass-Through Rates.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - 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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 113-128: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
DOL-ETA (Reg) Title: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (RIN 1205-AB73).
DOL-DOE (Reg) Title: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions (RIN 1205-AB74 and RIN 1830-AA21).
Registered Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
Non-Registered Apprenticeship Programs, generally.
H.R. 2551: Veterans' Entry to Apprenticeship Act.
Perkins Act: Post Secondary Education, generally.
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Drew |
Schneider |
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Mike |
Glavin |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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
H.R. 1147: Legal Workforce Act.
General issues related to immigration.
Temporary Worker Program, generally.
H2B Program, generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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
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
H.R. 185: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015.
S. 378/H.R. 712: Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act.
General Issues Regarding Regulatory Reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Geoff |
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Drew |
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Kristen |
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Lauren |
Williams |
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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
H.R. 527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
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
Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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
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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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