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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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Address1 | 3222 N Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 340 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401106355-12
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6. House ID# 454210001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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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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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: Chris Granberg |
Date | 4/12/2023 3:41:48 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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 472, the "Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023," a bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers; entire bill. S. 645, the "Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act," a bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers; entire bill. H.R. 795, "Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023," a bill to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders; entire bill. S. 261, the "Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023," a bill to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders; entire bill. H.R. 1294, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 569, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 1719, the "Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act," a bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers; entire bill. S. 930, the "Honoring our Fallen Heroes Act," a bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers; entire bill. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-172, the "Public Safety Officer Support Act." Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018 (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to authorize the COPS Office to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Nomination of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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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Granberg |
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Simpson |
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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
S. 894, the "Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act," a bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers.
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 |
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Granberg |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative proposal to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders (no bill introduced).
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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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
H.R. 233, the "Qualified Immunity Act of 2023," legislation to amend the Revised Statutes to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979; entire bill. H.R. 354, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 355, the "Back the Blue Act of 2023," a bill to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004; entire bill. H.R. 743, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2023," a bill to enhance penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 139, the "Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023," a bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces; entire bill. S. 140, the "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023," a bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces; entire bill. Legislative proposal to enhance penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. Legislative proposal to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Legislative proposal to permanently extend the Drug Enforcement Administration's authority to list fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bill introduced). General education concerning recruitment and retention issues that the NYPD and other local police departments are facing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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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Granberg |
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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
Occupational Safety and Health Administration development of proposed rulemaking concerning emergency response. Forthcoming Wage and Hour Division proposed rule concerning the payment of overtime and the Part 541 "white collar" exemptions to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
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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
Legislative proposal to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention (no bill introduced).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
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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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
General education regarding the need to ensure full funding for the Justice Department's COPS, Byrne/JAG, and Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant programs in the FY 2024 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act.
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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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
Legislative proposal to increase the educational assistance available to the children of fallen officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Drug Enforcement Administration to establish a program to stop opioid abuse in schools (no bill introduced).
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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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
S. 1068, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," a bill to ensure that state and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. General education concerning the need to allow local law enforcement officers to cooperate with federal officials on apprehension and removal of violent criminal, sex offenders, and known gang members unlawfully in the United States.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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