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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 | 4201 Wilson Blvd #110-164 |
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State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Adam E. Nordstrom |
Date | 2/8/2021 3:16:28 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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Monitor federal actions that can impact the sovereignty and responsibilities of the State of Kansas. Defend Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America; no specific bill numbers.
-- PL 116-136, Title V, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - brief Congress and the administration on state's allocation and obligation of funds.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Nordstrom |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number - Support local Kansas government applications for US DOT competitive grant programs
-- No bill number - Support fair calculation of prevailing wage calculations for federally funded transportation projects
-- H.R. 2 and similar transportation re-authorization bills - Support re-authorization of a long-term federal transportation bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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Nordstrom |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number - Support for state Medicaid plans and initiatives at CMS and HHS
-- No bill number - Support for rural health care programs at CMS and HHS
-- No bill number - Support for Critical Access Hospital status for Kansas hospitals
-- No bill number - Support adjustment to revenue neutrality calculation for provider assessments in state plan amendments
-- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - support for state Medicaid and SCHIP reimbursement rates
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
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Nordstrom |
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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
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - post-enactment implementation of COVID-19 response; and funding for state COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding
---- Support state in securing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, therapeutic medications, planning, and response to COVID-19
---- Support for a presidential major disaster declaration area for the entire state of Kansas related to COVID-19 and increased federal cost share for National Guard deployments under Title 32
-- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - support for state Medicaid and SCHIP reimbursement rates
-- Coordinate communications between CMS and state officials for implementation of CMS nursing home information gathering in response to COVID-19
-- Coordination of communication between the Office of the Governor Ass't Sec. for Health, Adm Giroir re: testing and senior living facilities.
-- Reconciliation of Treasury CARES Act payments made to provider hospitals administered by the Kansas Dept. of Aging and Disability Services.
-- Coordination of points of contact for distribution of COVID testing supplies.
-- Coordination of communication between "Operation Warp Speed" and similar federal vaccination efforts and relevant state officials
-- No bill number - Support for state Medicaid plans and initiatives at CMS and HHS
-- No bill number - Support for rural health care programs at CMS and HHS
-- No bill number - Support for Critical Access Hospital status for Kansas hospitals
-- No bill number - Support adjustment to revenue neutrality calculation for provider assessments in state plan amendments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - post-enactment implementation and support funding for COVID-19 response; and funding for state COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding
---- Support state in securing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, therapeutic medications, planning, and response to COVID-19
---- Coordinate state and federal discussions on division of responsibilities between state and federal government agencies.
---- Support for expanded 100% FEMA reimbursement of state disaster response costs under Title 32
---- Support increased funding, time and flexibility for funds appropriated under PL 116-136, Title V and similar subsequent draft legislation including Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Support for Kansas as location for U.S. Military Combatant Command HQs
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - post-enactment implementation support funding for COVID-19 response, and funding for state COVID-19 response
---- Public Law No: 116-136 - post-enactment implementation and support funding for COVID-19 response; and funding for state COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding in Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills
---- Support state in securing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, therapeutic medications, planning, and response to COVID-19
---- Coordinate state and federal discussions on division of COVID responsibilities between state and federal government agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Public Law No: 116-127 - post-enactment implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response, and funding for state COVID-19 response; Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave, Sec. 7001-7003
---- Public Law No: 116-136 as well as Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response; and funding for state COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding; support for small business and hospital programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program; Coordination of UI benefits between KDOL and US DOL
---- No bill number - fraud prevention and processing coordination on pandemic unemployment benefits
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Public Law No: 116-127, Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response, and funding for state COVID-19 response
---- Public Law No: 116-127, Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response; and funding for state COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding
---- Support state in securing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, therapeutic medications, planning, and response to COVID-19
---- Support for a presidential major disaster declaration area for the entire state of Kansas related to COVID-19 and increased federal cost share for National Guard deployments under Title 32
-- No bill number - coordination with DHS on public awareness campaigns related to REAL-ID ( Pub.L. 109-13, as amended).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Public Law No: 116-127, Public Law No: 116-127, Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response, and funding for state COVID-19 response;
---- Public Law No: 116-127, Public Law No: 116-127, Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding; support for small business and hospital programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program;
-- No bill number - Support and promote Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity with Congress and Administration agencies
-- No bill number - support local Kansas government efforts to amend Opportunity Zone designations
-- Public Law No: 116-127, Public Law No: 116-127, Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) - Support funding from Community Development Block Grant programs
-- Support for Kansas as location for U.S. Military Combatant Command HQs
-- No bill number - coordination of communication between Kansas Department of Commerce, local units of government, and the U.S. Department of Commerce/EDA to ensure adequate matching funds for economic development and job creation projects
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Small Business Administration (SBA), Economic Development Administration
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number - Support funding for Kansas water infrastructure improvements
-- No bill number - Support FSIS modification of meat inspection rules to allow licensed restaurants to sell prepared meat products.
-- COVID-19 response in the context of agriculture:
---- Support state in securing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, therapeutic medications, planning, and response to COVID-19 to support and preserve critical food processing activities of national importance
---- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - support for expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in future COVID relief packages.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Adam |
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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
-- COVID-19 response in general:
---- Pub.L. 116-136, H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills - implementation and support for funding for COVID-19 response; support maximum flexibility for utilization of state stabilization funding; support for small business and hospital programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program
-- No bill number - Support and promote Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity with Congress and Administration agencies
-- H.R. 113 (Pub.L. 116-260) and similar bills, temporary extensions, drafts, and discussion bills impacting FY2021 Appropriations - Support funding from Community Development Block Grant programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of
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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No specific bill numbers - Monitor federal actions that can impact the sovereignty and responsibilities of The People of, and the State of, Kansas. Defend Amendment X of the Constitution of the United States of America
-- Support equal protection of the laws for Kansas and all Americans
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- No bill number - clarification of state and local tax implications of federal tax law changes for members of the Kansas congressional delegation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, 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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
-- Post-award support for Kansas Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Grant (HHS/ACF)
-- Draft COVID-19 relief legislation and H.R. 7614 and similar appropriations legislation - support for funding for primary, secondary, and post-secondary education
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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
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
-- No bill number - coordination between congressional delegation and governor's grants office to promote and secure the eligibility for reimbursement of retroactive COVID-19 local law enforcement expenditures under Bureau of Justice Assistance Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental grants
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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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
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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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